Psalm 62

Composer’s Note

This setting of Psalm 62 (My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God) was commissioned by St Aloysius’ School, Sydney.

The score calls for a steady tempo throughout, evoking, for me, the notion of travelling toward a destination by placing one foot in front of the other. This slow, march-like momentum becomes deeply felt as the music progresses.

Extending throughout the work is a lyrical melodic line, underscored by modulations which direct the flow of music to a joyful climax and a gentle, quiet conclusion.

Matthew Orlovich,
Composer.

Score Details

Title: Psalm 62

Date of composition: 2002

Scored for: SATB choir, opt. organ and string orchestra.

Duration: ca 4 minutes, 30 seconds.

Availability

For PDF score, reprographic license and parts, contact Matthew.

World Premiere

Date: Sunday 6 November, 2005.
Performer: Macarthur Singers, Cathedral Choir, Goulburn Festival Orchestra, Heather Moen-Boyd (organ).
Venue: 4th Southern Tablelands Festival of Music and Arts, St Saviour’s Cathedral, Goulburn, NSW, Australia.