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Yes, I'm pretty sure it was Judex. Thanks. That orchestra director was keen on doing unusual repertoire or sections of longer works. I managed to create parts for the Andante movement of Emil Hartmann's symphony no. 4 and we performed that, too.  Probably the first time in the US and probably the first time in 80 years anywhere. I have a good mp3 of it (performed using Garritan Orchestra) if anyone is interested.

I've actually played a section of this (Mors et Vita) with an orchestra in Minnesota. It was very beautiful. That section had no choir.

I've enjoyed this forum for at least a few years, but I'm not sure I have ever posted anything.  I am fond of several of the composers talked about here and have learned of new ones.  I hope I am not overstepping if I introduce my own music here.  These are two movements of a suite for strings I wrote 2 years ago.  It is all about things to do with space.  The music is neo-romantic (which is usually the way I go).  The suite is called Scenes Unseen: Views from Ivory Towers and has been published and performed.  Unfortunately I could not get a good recording of the live performance, so this Garritan virtual orchestra will have to do.

I am including links here to two Youtube videos (my first ones).  Schiaparelli's Dream is the second movement of the suite and has to do with the intoxication of a grand dream and the sobering effect of reflection:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F14qpqpX14

The second link is the third movement and is called Through a Wormhole.  It's just a cosmic rollercoaster ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKdqcxnc4es .

Thank you for listening!
Scott Aaron Miller

A couple of years ago I was able to get a local symphony in Minnesota to perform the second movement (Andante no.1 - there were two versions) of Hartmann's Symphony no. 4.  I can create a reasonable recording of some of his things with Garritan sounds.  The orchestra and conductor liked the piece very much.  It's beautiful and effective music.