Apolytikion (dismissal hymn for the time of Pentecost)
composed and performed by David W Solomons,
two compositions based on the original Byzantine chant
for SATB
Download mp3 of Apolytikion (polyphonic version)
This composition starts with the original chant and then progresses, in the first
version, to a polyphonic interpretation keeping the original rhythms, with harmonies
reminiscent of John Taverner. For the final -
The performance, by the composer here, is transposed down a third.
The homophonic version is derived from the first arrangement but concentrates on modal ideas revolving particularly around raised fourths in the tenor (and alto at the end).
The performance is sung here at pitch (the neighbours did not complain -
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Transliteration
Evloyitos i, Khriste o Theos imon o pansofus tus aliis anadixas katapempsas avtis to Pnevma to Ayion ke dhi avton tin ikumenin sayinevsas Filanthrope Dhoxa Si
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Translation
Blessed be you, O Christ our God Who showed the fishermen to be most wise you sent the Holy Spirit upon them and through them you caught the inhabited world in your net O Lover of Mankind Glory to you |
Polyphonic version -
Homophonic version -
The score can be downloaded free. I should be grateful to know about any performances.