Composer

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Jake Runestad

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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2015

Average_duration

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05:06

'Let My Love Be Heard' is a choral composition by American composer Jake Runestad. The piece was composed in 2016 and premiered on May 14, 2016, by the Conspirare choir, conducted by Craig Hella Johnson, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas. The composition is a four-movement work that is approximately 12 minutes in length. The first movement, "Invocation," is a slow and contemplative piece that sets the tone for the rest of the work. The second movement, "The Message," is a more upbeat and rhythmic piece that features a soloist singing the text "Let my love be heard." The third movement, "The Call," is a powerful and dramatic piece that builds to a climax before resolving into the final movement, "The Response," which is a peaceful and reflective piece that brings the work to a close. The text for the composition is taken from a poem by Alfred Noyes, and the music is characterized by lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and intricate rhythms. The piece is scored for SATB choir, soloist, and piano, and it has become a popular choice for choral groups around the world. Overall, 'Let My Love Be Heard' is a moving and powerful work that showcases Jake Runestad's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that speaks to the heart and soul of the listener.

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