Cosmic Wheel of the Zodiac
Song Cycle - One Song for Each of the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac
Lyrics - Benita Rainer
Music - Margaret Brandman
Artwork - Jeremy Blake
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Benita Rainer
Lyricist
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Margaret Brandman |
Twelve original songs composed by Margaret Brandman to the lyrics by Benita Rainer are set for Baritone or Mezzo Soprano voice ranges, plus optional melodic lines for higher voices. Music Scores and lyric sheets included. MMP 9100 
The songs cover a universal span, from each sign's deepest motivation for love, to each soul's most heartfelt desire for spiritual expression.
Journey with Aries, the first primal force of the calendar year, to Taurus' expression of security, and Gemini's mercurial desire for freedom. Experience the depths of Cancer's protection, the instinctual and strident soul creativity of Leo, the amazing Virgo the virgin's cosmic genesis, and Libra's search for harmony.
Scorpio will take you to depths you've never experienced, and, with Sagittarius, you will shoot for the stars.
Catch Capricorn's goat, if you can, and Aquarius' wide-ranging humanity, before experiencing the final resolution of the human spirit with Pisces, the completion of the cosmic wheel.
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Premiere performance - September 3rd, 2016
Baritone Martin Cooke in association with composer/pianist Margaret Brandman.
View the Cosmic Wheel Song cycle sampler here:
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European Premiere of the choral settings of the Cosmic Wheel of the Zodiac Song Cycle by the Prague Mixed Chamber Choir under the direction of Jiří Petrdlik and solo settings sung by Mezzo Soprano Barbora Polâšková and Baritone Matej Chadima took place on the 14th of September 2017 in the Czech Music Museum in Prague.
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CONCERT DVD - The complete 'Cosmic Wheel of the Zodiac' Song Cycle in performance order can be viewed on this DVD.
Performances by Martin Cooke in association with Margaret Brandman.
MMP 8101
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The Cosmic Wheel of the Zodiac album was recorded by the Prague choir and soloists in September 2017.
View the album content
MMP 6160
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COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC Song Cycle
CONTENTS - COMPLETE BOOK OF SCORES INCLUDING SEPARATE LYRIC SHEETS
| 1 |
In Two Minds |
Gemini |
7 |
Four Castles of Stone |
Taurus |
| 2 |
The Water Dragon |
Scorpio |
8 |
Dance of Life |
Cancer |
| 3 |
The Mountain Goat |
Capricorn |
9 |
In Perfect, Perfect Pitch |
Libra |
| 4 |
The Ram in Spring |
Aries |
10 |
Universal Truth Remains |
Aquarius |
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Lion Love |
Leo |
11 |
Virgo Delight |
Virgo |
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In Neptune's Realm |
Pisces |
12 |
Cosmic Fire |
Sagittarius |
SUMMARY OF TITLES, STAR SIGNS, KEYS AND DURATIONS FOR SOLO SONGS.
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Title
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Star Sign
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Key
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Duration
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The Ram in Spring |
Aries |
Eb |
01:50 |
| 2 |
Four Castles of Stone |
Taurus |
Fmi |
02:46 |
| 3 |
In Two Minds |
Gemini |
G |
02:21 |
| 4 |
Dance of Life |
Cancer |
G |
02:38 |
| 5 |
Lion Love |
Leo |
E |
02:20 |
| 6 |
Virgo Delight |
Virgo |
G |
02:32 |
| 7 |
In Perfect, Perfect Pitch |
Libra |
A |
04:05 |
| 8 |
The Water Dragon |
Scorpio |
D or Bb |
01:36 |
| 9 |
Cosmic Fire |
Sagittarius |
D |
03:00 |
| 10 |
The Mountain Goat |
Capricorn |
Bb |
01:46 |
| 11 |
Universal Truth Remains |
Aquarius |
Bb |
02:31 |
| 12 |
In Neptune's Realm |
Pisces |
Fmi |
02:02 |
CHORAL AND DUET VERSIONS OF THE SONGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
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