Seven Last Words Project - Composer Profile
Kayla Peterson
"My music often has a jazzy, international flavor."
"My piece, "Yet You Forgive," is based on Luke 23:34: "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." I appreciated how Alice's poem creates a call and response, with women at the cross lamenting, "What have they done to you?" while others respond "and yet you forgive them." As the first of the pieces in the series, I wanted to show musically the dichotomy between the harsh reality and pain of the cross and the hopeful forgiveness and grace that results. While there are many jarring chords, the piece ultimately ends with an open fifth (neither major nor minor) leaving room for the many emotions within the scene."
The Seven Last Words of Christ
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Esperanza Lutheran Church
Phoenix, AZ
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Esperanza Lutheran Church
Phoenix, AZ