David Rain: "Where then could pain find a hold?" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
Video Information
- Choir: Matthew Curtis - Choral Tracks
- Piece: Where then could pain find a hold?
- Composer: David Rain
- Voices: SATB
- Sheet Music:   info@leadingnote.com
- Genres: A cappella, Classical, Contemporary
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I have dedicated this song to health care workers and other courageous COVID-19 workers around the world. THANK YOU!
"Where then could pain find a hold?" is a musical plea for reconciliation addressed to those (individuals, groups, nations... moreI have dedicated this song to health care workers and other courageous COVID-19 workers around the world. THANK YOU!
"Where then could pain find a hold?" is a musical plea for reconciliation addressed to those (individuals, groups, nations) who find themselves in conflict.
I would like to acknowledge pianist Fred Hersch whose magical playing of Billy Joel's "And so it goes" in the middle of an Ottawa winter inspired me to start working on this piece.
I would like to thank my Ottawa singing friends in the "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments.
I would also like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 27 years.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me at rain@magma.ca. less