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Songs of Prophecy
1. See, Darkness Covers the Earth

a composition for satb choir, string quartet and handbells by Robert Train Adams
masterlist : choral: Songs of Prophecy

Duration

1'40"

Description

Text: Isaiah LX: 2, 3
Meter: 4/4
Tempo: q=90
Form: Through-composed

measure	1	6	15	22	29
instruments	intro	a	b	a'	coda
choir		a	b	c	coda
key scheme	bmin			Dmaj

Comment: The move in the text from darkness to light is reflected in the move from b minor to D major. The movement also acts as introduction for the whole cantata, as humanity moves from darkness into the light of hope offered by the coming of the savior.

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