O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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I have always felt a strong connection to this hymn and had even arranged
it for the vocal ensemble Five By Design, with whom I sang for many
years.
Once again, I use an unusual meter: this one is in 7/4. There is a haunting
beauty and depth to this prelude, while at the same time not making
extraordinary demands on the pianist. In my mind, the meter creates the image
of sobbing by those making the plea for rescue from their capture. One can
feel the sense of hopeless despair of the petitioners, yet they do not give
up hope but rather wait for the day when they are at last delivered from
their bondage.
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