Composer

:

Eric Whitacre

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Choral

Compose Date

:

1999

Average_duration

:

13:35

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

'Songs of Faith (3)' is a choral work composed by Eric Whitacre in 2019. The piece was premiered on March 30, 2019, by the Los Angeles Master Chorale at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different religious text. The first movement, titled "I Will Wade Out," is based on a poem by E.E. Cummings. The text speaks of the beauty of nature and the divine presence that can be found within it. The music is characterized by lush harmonies and flowing melodic lines, which evoke the peacefulness and serenity of the natural world. The second movement, "Hope, Faith, Life, Love," is based on a text by the composer himself. The text speaks of the four virtues that are essential to a meaningful and fulfilling life. The music is characterized by a driving rhythm and energetic vocal lines, which convey the sense of urgency and passion that is inherent in the text. The final movement, "The Love That Moves the Sun and Stars," is based on a text by Dante Alighieri. The text speaks of the divine love that animates the universe and gives meaning to human existence. The music is characterized by soaring vocal lines and rich harmonies, which convey the sense of awe and wonder that is inherent in the text. Overall, 'Songs of Faith (3)' is a powerful and moving work that explores the themes of nature, virtue, and divine love. The music is characterized by Whitacre's signature lush harmonies and soaring vocal lines, which create a sense of transcendence and spiritual uplift. The work is a testament to the enduring power of choral music to inspire and uplift the human spirit.

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