MP3 Vernon Nicodemus & Northwest Chamber Orchestra - A Brevity - Single
Washington-based composer and mystic, Peter Hallock, in one of his characteristic works, also conducted by him in the glorious acoustic of St. Mark''s Cathedral, Seattle, and with a beautiful and evocative text by Thomas Merton.
1 MP3 Songs in this album (7:28) !
Related styles: Classical: Chamber Music, Spiritual: Inspirational, Mood: Dreamy
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Scored for baritone singer, oboe, harp, and string orchestra, this music provides an invitation to contemplation and introspection. The great 20th century mystic, Thomas Merton, provides the poetry that inspired the composer to create this music.
Peter Hallock was Director of Music at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, for 40 years until his retirement in 1991. Famed for re-invigorating the Office of Compline in the United States, Peter was Founding Director of the Compline Choir for 54 years.