Choral (SSAA Choir)
SKU: HL.1311460
Composed by Anthony
Bernarducci. Gentry
Publications. Concert,
Poetry. Octavo. Gentry
Publications #JG2612.
Published by Gentry
Publications
(HL.1311460).
UPC:
196288177340.
6.75x10.5x0.036
inches.
Langston
Hughes' poem is set for
choir and piano
exceptionally well by
composer Anthony
Bernarducci. The composer
says, â??When beginning
to set this short yet
powerful poem, it became
clear to me that each
stanza had its own
character contributing to
the overall message.â?
For this reason, he set
the music in a similar
fashion. Each stanza has
its own musical
independence, but also
deliberate 'connective
tissue' to join the
sections together. The
text speaks a message of
the strength of inner
power. While the choir
introduces the text, the
cello plays a melody
similar to the opening
vocal solo meant to
portray that our strength
is always within us even
in the moments of
darkness. Masterfully
written, this piece will
be an impactful addition
to your concert
programming.