Redemption: Book 3 is the third part of Hatzis' larger Redemption cycle of five works, which centres on the story of humanity's spiritual fall and redemption as expounded by American seer Edgar Cayce. Each of the five works comprising the set are stand-alone works, but contain thematic links and together can be presented as part of a larger festival event. Redemption: Book 3 incorporates musical themes from the outer large-scale works: Book 1 for string quartet and chamber orchestra, and Book 5, Sepulcher of Life for soprano, Middle-Eastern singer, choir and orchestra.
This edition is a facsimile of the original score provided by the composer.
Born in Greece, educated in the United States and a Canadian citizen since 1985, composer Christos Hatzis (b.1953) is becoming widely known as a leading figure in contemporary classical music. His works are performed and broadcast throughout the world, and their frequent combination of a powerful spiritual foundation with an immediately accessible appeal has made a deep emotional impact upon audiences and performers alike.
