Pavarotti In Concert CD

A concerto is an unusual format for "sacred" music. But antiphony isn't. Our relationship to God is antiphonal (when we're paying attention); so I like the idea of using the concerto form to represent fellowship between God and the human beings he created.

The title, "The Miracle", refers to the amazing offer from God - the beginning and creator of everything - of the gift of complete, eternal fulfillment through faith in Jesus Christ. It occurred to me to deal musically with four aspects of this miracle, so here is my thinking about each movement, along with its biblical reference:I (Allegro): Promise - Those who decide to believe God's offer will always receive hope and joy, along with the assurance that he will make good on it.

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed! - Romans 4:16II (Grave): Struggle - Believers will still have to struggle in the world - although not without hope.

My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. - Psalms 119:50III (Adagio pastoral): Faithfulness - God's faithfulness transcends the struggle.

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. - Hebrews 10:23IV (Vivo): Fulfillment - The inevitable, complete fulfillment of the promise.