Hakim, Naji: Valet will ich dir geben

5 Variationen für Chor und Orgel über einen Choral von Melchior Teschner

'Valet will ich dir geben – Du arge, falsche Welt…' Based on the sacred poem of Valerius Herberger and written in the style of Melchior Teschner's chorale melody, the French composer Naji Hakim (*1955) wrote a moving work for choir and organ. The five chorale variations lead from heavenly joy in the choral parts to a charming setting for solo organ; then Hakim moves on to a setting for a cappella choir and a canon for soprano and alto with organ accompaniment. The expressive work ends with a lively toccata which is complemented by an expressive adagio in the middle.