Composer

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Susan Laurie

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:21

"I will fill this house with glory" is a choral work composed by Susan Laurie. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on December 6th of the same year. The work is divided into three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, marked "Allegro con brio," is characterized by its energetic and lively tempo. The choir enters with a bold and triumphant melody, which is then echoed by the orchestra. The movement features a call-and-response structure, with the choir and orchestra trading phrases back and forth. The text of the movement is taken from Haggai 2:7, which reads, "I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of hosts." The second movement, marked "Adagio," is a stark contrast to the first. The tempo slows down considerably, and the mood becomes more contemplative and introspective. The choir sings a haunting melody, accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The text of the movement is taken from Psalm 27:4, which reads, "One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple." The third and final movement, marked "Allegro moderato," returns to the energetic and triumphant mood of the first. The choir and orchestra come together in a grand finale, with the choir singing the text from Haggai 2:9, "The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts." Overall, "I will fill this house with glory" is a powerful and moving choral work that showcases Susan Laurie's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its dynamic contrasts, call-and-response structure, and use of biblical texts. It is a fitting tribute to the glory of God and the beauty of his house.

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