Grant Us Peace
A contemporary setting of the Mass. The texts for "Grant Us Peace" were commissioned by the composer. The poets (age 14) were invited to write poetry inspired by the spirit of the Mass, including the themes of "mercy", "peace" and "belief". Their poetry is juxtaposed with the traditional texts of the Mass.
Instrumentation: SATB
Duration: 24 min.
Commisioned by the Ars Nova Singers
Premiere: Ars Nova Singers, Denver/Boulder/Pueblo, CO (2000)
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