Why Forsake Me? - Sabachthani, CN Op.36

Alternative title

Sabachthani - Why Forsake Me?

Composer

Christopher Nicholls

Publisher

Christopher Nicholls

Genre

Religious / Christian

Instrumentation

Flute, Violin, Double bass, Mixed choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

Scored for

Soloists, Choir, String orchestra

Type of score

Full score

Key

C major

Movement(s)

1 to 1 from 1

Duration

4'5"

Language

English, Greek

Difficulty

Advanced

Year of composition

2023

Description
These words said to be from Christ on the Cross fit well into the Gloria composition CN Op 35a and b. The Greek word Sabachthini adds interest to the English words.
No musical accompanimwent has been arranged yet as it sits well for an unaccompanied choir. An accompaniment can be arranged if required.
The ending adds drama and may be unexpected as the peice repeats the same words many times - but the end should leave people stunned.