My Father's House (Requiem for SATB Choir, Soloists & Organ or String Orchestra)
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My Father's House is a requiem in five parts for Soprano Soloist, Baritone Soloist, SATB Choir and Organ or String Orchestra plus or minus organ embellishment for Part 5. It is based on English texts from St. John's Gospel and poets Stevie Smith and William Wordsworth. The texts are shown below. Duration is 20 minutes. The music is often calm and soothing with the last part being a hymn of praise. This last part is also available as a separate Anthem. The synthesised soundbite is from Part 3.