Five Songs of Devotion
David Leisner
About this work:
Written for Hazel Ketchum to sing and play at the same time, these are written in a quasi-folk style, straddling the border beween art song and pop song.
The texts are drawn from 5 different religious traditions (Jewish, American Indian, Taoist, Christian and Hindu). Published by Columbia Music.
1. The Lord is My Shepherd
2. Song of the Sky Loom
3. The Breath of Nature
4. Saint Clare
5. Silent Steps
Year composed: 1989
Duration: 00:16:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Solo Voice with One Non-keyboard Instrument
Instrumentation: 1 Guitar (Classical/Acoustic), 1 Medium Voice
Instrumentation notes: For medium voice and guitar.