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Taken from the larger work ‘The Wedding at Cana‘ this movement depicts Christ’s first miracle – when water is transformed into wine – and reflects on the presence of the divine in human love.
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| 30 - 49 | 12.5% | £2.41 |
| 50 - 9999 | 15% | £2.34 |
COMPOSER’S NOTE
This work, originally a duet for soprano and tenor, comes from the heart of the dramatic cantata The Wedding at Cana and was my first major work, written for Pangbourne Choral Society, launching my career as a full-time composer. The cantata depicts the wedding at Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine.
The words for The Waters of Love, written by my brother and poet Andrew, shine a light on the moment when the water is actually transformed into wine and reflects on the presence of the divine in human love.
THE WATERS OF LOVE
The water of love flows
from God’s heart;
like rain, like a river
to quench the parched.
The strength of the tide,
the still ocean deeps
the pounding on conscience
the caressing of dreams.
The water of love wells
from man’s heart;
sweet tears of love’s pain
and hard tears of regret.
The springs of forgiveness,
the deep pool of peace
are found in each person
and yearn for release.
The waters of love,
human and divine,
when mingled create
the most beautiful wine.
In the glass of life’s living
in the joy of our hearts
the waters are joined
and will never part.
Words: Andrew Hawes (b. 1954)
| Description | Vocal Score (Duet version), Vocal Score (SATB version) |
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