• based on the tunes Christ ist erstanden and Victory,
this joyous work begins with unison statements of the opening
chorale alternating with punctuating chords that highlight each
phrase
 • dynamic contrast as the second chorale, Victory, is
introduced, recommending the use of a secondary manual, and
reduced voicing
 • running eighth notes leading into chordal statements of the
chorale propel the work with energy and direction
 • Dr. Lau uses tempo augmentation in the final section to give a
sense of grandeur, culminating with a final statement of the
opening choral phrase in pedal octaves beneath a sustained E
Major chord.
 • excellent postlude for the Easter season!

This piece incorporates the hymn tunes Christ ist erstanden and Victory. Each phrase of the hymn is set off by a short manuals only fanfare, hinting at polychords. The music is not difficult to learn and reads easily.

The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians

March 2006

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