Ramon Humet
Pau al Cor
Duration: 9'
Choir: mixed choir
Pau al Cor
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Pau al Cor (The Peaceful Heart) is the fifth movement of the choral work Llum (Light). This work has been recorded by the Latvian Radio Choir conducted by Sigvards Klava and released on an award-winning CD produced by Ondine Records.
Pau al Cor (The Peaceful Heart) is the fifth movement of Llum (Light), an invitation to take a journey inward, to travel to the immense space which is, precisely, what makes us human, to that silent place which exists within us, to the deep wellspring that is the birthplace of everything, to the bright sapling of Peace; to the infinite, which announces the Mystery; to the gift of Life, Peace and Love. The text was written by Vicenç Santamaria, a monk from the monastery of Montserrat.
Pau al Cor (The Peaceful Heart) is divided into two parts: the first section is based on the poem Plenitude, where the choir is treated with full, resonant vertical arrangements. A solo soprano performs a number of elements that provide a contrast to the density of the choral texture. In the second section the choir passes into the background and the voice of a solo soprano emerges, bringing with the verses of The Peaceful Heart a message of hope and belief in humanity.
Ramon Humet