Union Station, Toronto
Kings of Orient
A dazzling setting of the classic carol for symphony orchestra.
This setting of the carol We Three Kings introduces us to ancient kings upon their arrival in the city
of Bethlehem. I was inspired by my childhood recollections of a recording of the carol starring Mario Lanza
where each king was represented by a different voice with Mario coming in for the last, heroic verse. The first
king is imperial and presents gold; the second king is cultured, bearing frankincense; and the third is solemn,
offering myrrh. Together they celebrate the birth of a new king with music that resounds to the heavens.
| Duration: | 4:15 min. |
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| Instrumentation: | picc.2.1.eh.2.bcl.2 / 4.3.3.1 3+T hp strings |
| Composition Date: | December 2004/revised 2014 |
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Live recording excerts
Complete sing along version mp3