WHAT IS THE BEGINNING?
SSAA choir and piano
Text by Christina Rosetti
Commissioned by Youth Pro Musica
Christina Rossetti's meditation on love becomes an accessible, heartfelt work for treble voices. What is the Beginning explores love as both journey and destination, with text that asks "What is the beginning? Love. What the course? Love still." Commissioned by Youth Pro Musica, this piece works beautifully for younger or developing choirs while offering musical substance that engages more advanced ensembles. The piano accompaniment provides gentle support while allowing the voices to shine. Also available in a solo voice version, this work's universal message of love's enduring worth makes it appropriate for various contexts from educational settings to concert programming.
Perfect for: Youth choirs, treble ensembles, educational programming, concerts exploring themes of love and connection, Valentine's or spring concerts
What is the beginning? Love.
What the course? Love still.
What the goal?
The goal is Love on a happy hill.
Is there nothing then but Love,
Search we sky or earth?
There is nothing out of Love
Hath perpetual worth:
All things flag but only Love,
All things fail or flee;
There is nothing left but Love
Worthy you and me.
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