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Memor (1989) |
solo organ - 11'
Memor continues
the spiritual trajectory of Naji Hakim's earlier works: Symphonie en Trois
Mouvements, The Embrace of Fire and Fantaisie sur Adeste fideles.
This symphonic fresco is dedicated to the memory of Louis Brunet, father of
a friend of the composer, and is a testimonial of Christian faith in the eternity
of life beyond death. The work starts with an essentially rhythmic section,
immediately followed by a heavy funeral march. The liturgy of Easter Vigil is
recalled (Lumen Christi and Deo Gratis) and the piece culminates with a lashing
toccata, using the Gregorian theme of the Easter vespers (Ego dormivi, et
somnum cepi: et exsurrexi, quoniam Dominus suscepit me, alleluia).
World Premiere: Naji Hakim, 30 August 1989, Kings College Chapel, Cambridge,
as part of the Cambridge Summer Recitals.