Adagios of Hope and Peace: Ten Settings for Organ

The “adagio” has emerged over the centuries as a musical genre characterized by slow tempo, serene lyricism, and soaring melody. Adagios of Hope and Peace includes eight hymn-based compositions plus two free-style works which evoke feelings of tranquility and quiet assurance. These pieces are particularly designed for funeral and memorial services, but may be equally useful as preludes and offertories.

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Publisher Augsburg Fortress
Format Sheet Music
ISBN 9781506413587
Dimensions 9 x 12
Pages 48
Season/Occasion Funeral
Difficulty Medium
Voicing Organ
Publication Date June 1, 2016

Composer Commentary

I was recently commissioned to write an organ piece for the memorial services of a beloved theologian in New York City. The result of that effort was Cantus Aethereum, a simple 3-minute work based on an original plainsong-like melody. It occurred to me later that other pieces of similar character, especially those based on familiar hymn tunes known for their power to heal and comfort, would fill a needed spot organ repertory. It is my hope that these each hymn tune and free setting will imbue the melodic material with sweet assurance and serenity.