Rhapsody on "Were You There" for Solo Piano Piano Solo - Sheet Music
Benjamin M. Culli’s deeply expressive "Rhapsody on ‘Were You There’" offers pianists a compelling new concert work rooted in one of the most beloved African American spirituals. This expansive piece transforms the haunting melody of "Were You There" into a dramatic narrative of contemplation, sorrow, and hope. With its free, improvisatory character and rhapsodic pacing, the piece moves fluidly between soulful lyricism, searching inner voices, shimmering textures, and impassioned climaxes. Suitable for Lenten or Holy Week services, sacred concerts, or recital performance, this piano solo is artistically rewarding and stands as a powerful addition to the repertoire for pianists seeking devotional works of substance and beauty.
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Summary
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Usages:
- School and Community Sacred
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.34 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: CR.978122
Composed by Benjamin M. Culli. Keyboard. Collection. Concordia Publishing House #978122. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.978122).ISBN 9780758683649.
Benjamin M. Culli’s deeply expressive "Rhapsody on ‘Were You There’" offers pianists a compelling new concert work rooted in one of the most beloved African American spirituals. This expansive piece transforms the haunting melody of "Were You There" into a dramatic narrative of contemplation, sorrow, and hope. With its free, improvisatory character and rhapsodic pacing, the piece moves fluidly between soulful lyricism, searching inner voices, shimmering textures, and impassioned climaxes. Suitable for Lenten or Holy Week services, sacred concerts, or recital performance, this piano solo is artistically rewarding and stands as a powerful addition to the repertoire for pianists seeking devotional works of substance and beauty.
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- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Solo
- Publisher:
- Concordia Publishing House