Hermit songs, Op 29 (v, Crucifixion)

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The sparse accompaniment and dissonance in its high register (representing the circling bird in the first line) immediately draws the listener to the hopelessness Christ finds himself in. Barber uses the dissonant climaxes to imply the pain He suffered. Composer: Samuel Barber Performer: Kitty Whately (Mezzo) Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano) Recording date: 01 September 2018 Date of broadcast: 26 July 2019