Song of Hope

for organ solo

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Kay Johannsen

Song of Hope

for organ solo

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Kay Johannsen

Song of Hope

for organ solo

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Description:

  • Pages: 8
  • Release: 31.08.2016
  • Term: 05:00
  • Dimensions: 320 x 230 mm
  • Weight: 24 g
  • Rubric: Organ Manuals, Improvisation
  • Genre: Classical Music, Classical Music of the Modern Age
  • ISMN: 9790007171360
'Song of Hope', composed by Kay Johannsen the Kantor of the Stiftskirche in Stuttgart in 2016, is a Fantasia in G minor based on a six-measure melody. It is improvisatory in style and has a melancholy basic character. Over the course of the work, the melodic idea is varied rhythmically several times, and is heard in the treble, tenor and bass registers. Against a quiet basic pulse, the accompanying harmonies appear in the manuals and pedals mostly in subtly matching rhythms, reminiscent of a saxophone soloist with a discreet supporting jazz band. The dynamic of the piece grows from piano to a fundamental forte, and for the conclusion a fine pianissimo is required. 'Song of Hope' is composed for two-manual organ, with a duration of four-and-a-half minutes. The expressive harmonies and the hidden 'swing' of the music communicate directly with audiences, including those with less musical experience.