Recitative for soprano: "There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night."Andante: "And lo! The angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around about them, and they were sore afraid.""And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for ... Continue reading
Handel’s Messiah: Glory to God!
December 24, 2005 By 1 Comment
There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night.And lo! The angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were sore afraid.And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, ... Continue reading
The speech of angels
April 30, 2004 By 1 Comment
Music is well said to be the speech of angels; in fact, nothing among the utterances allowed to man is felt to be so divine. It brings us near to the infinite. —Thomas Carlyle Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. —Victor Hugo Music is a ... Continue reading
