Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King
David Chamberlin
Description
Voluntary based on hymn #181 in LDS Hymns.
Composer Comments
The first five notes of the hymn tune, as well as its last five notes, are easy to identify. The second phrase of the hymn tune is intact (middle of measure 3 to the middle of 4); the triple meter offers only a faint disguise. Elements of the third phrase can be found in measures…
Performance Suggestions
A basic legato will serve this piece well. Judicious use of the swell pedal and some subtle rubato can help lead the listener through the modified pieces of the original melody. Rubato may be especially effective at points of tonality shift. For example, slowing down at the end o…