Song of 'Almah "Rose of Sharon" by Andrew Beall | Marimba Cello Duo | Therese Ng Joshua Dema
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Marimba: Therese Ng
Cello: Joshua Dema
Song of 'Almah - movement 1 "Rose of Sharon"
Music composed by Andrew Beall in 2006
(originally written for Marimba and Soprano)
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My lover is mine and I am his
Like an apple tree in the forest
Is my lover among men and his fruit is sweet
His left arm is under my head and his right arm embraces me
I belong to my lover and his desire is for me
How handsome you are
My lover
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Words from the composer:
"... In the entirety of Solomon's 700 marriages and 300 additional maid-servant relationships, his search for true love led him to one 'almah, one young girl, one maiden, who captured his heart like no other. She is called a Shulamite, from the city of Shunem which was located southwest of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. The residents were descendents of Issachar, one of Jacob's twelve sons, and they were known for their strength, humility, and desire to serve unconditionally.
From the Song of Solomon we learn that 'Almah grew up with harsh brothers who forced her to labor in her family's vineyards. She viewed herself as a common girl, like the common meadow flowers "a rose of Sharon" and "a lily of the valleys." Yet, 'Almah's life changed forever when the most powerful ruler known to man fell deeply in love with her, making her his only beloved. Like a shepherd, Solomon gave her rest. Like an oasis, he gave her water and safety. Like an apple tree in the forest, he stood out broadly among men. Such are the beginning images in the Song that describe her new life with the king..."
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Video: Darius Chan
Venue: Melba Hall, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Special thanks: Mountain Hui from Heaven Recording Studio, Hong Kong
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