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This
setting of the 23rd Psalm drew its initial inspiration from the John
Rutter setting. Taking a cue from Psalm 23, this piece features an ABA form and
subtle text painting throughout. In the A sections, the voice and right hand or
oboe follow each other in canon while the left hand or harp undulate gently
underneath as a meadow in the breeze. The B section starts out dissonantly apprehensive
but soon rises to a place of comfort and confidence before bubbling out in joy.
The instrumental coda echoes the phrase "The Lord is my shepherd" from the
beginning as a final affirmation.
While
originally scored for tenor, this piece may be sung by a bass, baritone,
alto/mezzo, or soprano. Three different ranges are available for purchase to
accommodate different vocal ranges. This piece will present a good challenge
for vocalists of all abilities since it has a low tessitura but a high range on
brief passages.
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