KINDNESS – A CHORALE AND FUGUE IN THE BAROQUE TRADITION – WORLD PREMIERE EDITION

Words & Music by Mark Hayes

Hal Leonard Corporation

Released: 2024

$10.95

Kindness – A Chorale and Fugue in the Baroque Tradition is a synthesis of two elements – a combination of contemporary texts about kindness, courage, and compassion juxtaposed with the traditional style of Baroque music. Nearly every major religion on earth has a guiding pillar to be kind to our fellow humans, and this Mark Hayes original text calls for each of us to live fully in this notion.

“Kindness” features an original chorale tune with three separate texts, a fugue, both conventional and retrograde, recitative-like sections for the soprano and tenor soloists and extensive instrumental interludes.

This work will be premiered at David Geffen Hall in New York City, May 26, 2024 as a part of the DCINY Premiere Project. This limited edition musical score is available only to singers who will be performing in the world premiere performance, conducted by the composer, Mark Hayes.