Johann Sebastian Bach (1674-1750)
David Biedenbender (b. 1984)
Luminescence is based on fragments from the melody Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist (“Rouse Thyself, My Weak Spirit”), written by Johann Schop and subsequently harmonized in several settings by Johann Sebastian Bach.
It is most commonly known as the Christian hymn Break Forth, O Beauteous
Heavenly Light. It may enrich the overall musical experience, both for the
ensemble and for the audience, to hear the original chorale before the piece is
played. Luminescence was written for the 2009 WELS National Band Festival
by Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
_Program note by composer
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