Instrumentation: SATB Choir with optional keyboard
Duration: 4 minutes
Year: 2012
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Program Notes
I based A Pure Heart, O God on the text of Psalm 51, which begins “Create in me a pure Heart, O God.” The story behind the Psalm could not be more legendary, as it is a prayer of confession after King David of Israel committed adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his men. The words still ring true in an age where scandalous affairs by politicians and world leaders rock headlines around the globe, and when faithfulness and responsibility in public office is often put aside in favor of personal gain. These words are a poignant reminder of humanity’s fallen state, and gives hope for those who seek salvation and grace.
The work is the winner of the Mississauga Festival Choir Choral Composition Competition (2014) and the Vancouver Chamber Choir International Young Composers Competition (2013).
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Roydon Tse 