Your words are so much more moving than the original, because they ring true. This hymn is also significant to me because of an experience my daughter Keira (then 14) had as a young cellist in the solo quartet for Noye's Fludde by Benjamin Britten. An elite group of musicians, including Ben Heppner toured Canada and then presented the piece as Canada's gift at the 50th Anniversary celebration of the United Nations charter signed in San Francisco in 1945. This hymn is a huge part of the finale. Keira played in the tour and San Francisco concert. This mom's heart always thrills to the sound of that hymn. Thank you for your meaningful reflection! And for your new words to this hymn.
What a lovely story! Thank you for sharing that with me. I will look up the whole piece and enjoy imagining your daughter's bow deepening the resonance of the performance. Stay well, Barb.
Your words are so much more moving than the original, because they ring true. This hymn is also significant to me because of an experience my daughter Keira (then 14) had as a young cellist in the solo quartet for Noye's Fludde by Benjamin Britten. An elite group of musicians, including Ben Heppner toured Canada and then presented the piece as Canada's gift at the 50th Anniversary celebration of the United Nations charter signed in San Francisco in 1945. This hymn is a huge part of the finale. Keira played in the tour and San Francisco concert. This mom's heart always thrills to the sound of that hymn. Thank you for your meaningful reflection! And for your new words to this hymn.
What a lovely story! Thank you for sharing that with me. I will look up the whole piece and enjoy imagining your daughter's bow deepening the resonance of the performance. Stay well, Barb.