Krom: 4 Betrayals of Christ (Premiere Video)

Описание: 4 Betrayals of Christ was premiered on November 22 in "Art Songs of Memory, Love, & Hope," my MM composition joint recital with Alex Irwin:

Billy Holtz, viola
Izzy Healy, viola
Nick Fagnilli, piano

I. What Will You Give Me?
II. Unless I See
III. Though They All Fall Away
IV. Who Are You?

The program note reads:

4 Betrayals of Christ explores the "song without words" genre while depicting four scenes based on New Testament Scripture about Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. In each movement, the depicted scenes focus on a different apostolic figure who has betrayed Christ in some way, and the melodic material in each movement is created by setting Biblical passages in which these betrayals are most clearly referenced by the relevant figures themselves.
In the first movement, Judas Iscariot is driven to despair by recalling his most blatant betrayal of Christ. At the same time, hopeful passages and an ambiguous ending allow for the possibility that even Judas could be saved by God's mercy.
In the second movement, Thomas finds the celebration of his fellow disciples ridiculous; unless he himself sees the risen Christ, why should he believe? Jesus has an answer for him.
In the third movement, Peter's joy at having his Lord alive again is soured by recurring memories of how he denied Jesus in his hour of need. A fishing trip may distract him, as long as nothing strange happens.
In the fourth movement, Saul is busy rounding up troublesome Christians for punishment. Though reminders of the previous scenes challenge his righteousness, Saul's zeal only increases right up until the moment that the Lord himself forces him to confront the truth of his misdeeds.
The Biblical passages consciously referenced in this work include:
Matthew 26:14-25,47-49
Mark 14:3-9,26-31
Luke 22:54-62
John 20:24-29, 21:1-19
Acts 9:1-9
Galatians 1:11-17


Thank you so much to Billy Holtz, Izzy Healy, and Nick Fagnilli for their excellent performance, and to Kristian Tchetchko and his Recording Services team for this video!