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David Lang’s Poor Hymnal

  • Sheslow Auditorium 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA, 50311 United States (map)

The Crossing on the road…

Why do some works demand we revisit them? The question is a larger one about how works become canonical – how they enter the culture and stay there. So, we offer a rare reprise of a work that, at its premiere, was already beloved by singers, and listeners. 

The question in David’s thoughtful, moving, inspiring work?
“How do we treat each other?”     

take nothing for the journey
take nothing for the road
take nothing for the way
take nothing for your journey

take nothing with you for the trip †

† David Lang, heard in poor hymnal

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