Product Description
Wesley Suite "The world is my parish", a set of four contrasting
pieces for organ, is a tribute to John and Charles Wesley, 18th
century clergymen and co-founders of the Methodist Church.
The title "Wondering Soul" is a reference to the
first line of the Wesleys Conversion Hymn, "Where shall my wondering soul
begin?" which was written after John Wesleys Aldersgate Street experience in
which he felt his heart was "strangely warmed".
"Wesleys Gallop" paints a musical picture of John
Wesley riding on horseback around the towns and villages of England, preaching
the Gospel in churches, halls, fields, cottages and chapels.
"Chapel Prayer" is a reflective piece referring to
Wesleys Chapel in City Road, London, a Methodist Church built under the
direction of John Wesley.
The word "Liberty" in the title of "Liberty Fanfare"
refers to John Wesleys advocacy for the abolition of slavery. He wrote,
"Liberty is the right of every human creature". The piece contains musical
references to two well-known hymns (i) "Amazing Grace", the words of which were
written by his fellow abolitionist, friend and mentor, John Newton, as well as
(ii) "And can it be", the words of which were written by Charles Wesley.
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