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This short, joyful piece weaves together text by George Herbert and a fragment of John 14:6 in Scottish Gaelic. The energetic Gaelic ostinato passes between the voices, while a Lydian‑inflected melody carries the English lines, creating a bright interplay of colour and gesture.
Written with the University of Glasgow’s motto (Via, Veritas, Vita) in mind, the work celebrates the meeting of languages in a compact, one‑minute arc. The piece was premiered on BBC Radio 4, Sunday Worship, with the University of Glasgow Chapel Choir on 7 June 2026.
My thanks to Gillebrìde MacMillan and Kathleen Reddy for their guidance in shaping the modern Gaelic text, Juliet MacKenzie for her support with Gaelic diction, and Edward Marshall for preparing the IPA transcription to support learning.
Written with the University of Glasgow’s motto (Via, Veritas, Vita) in mind, the work celebrates the meeting of languages in a compact, one‑minute arc. The piece was premiered on BBC Radio 4, Sunday Worship, with the University of Glasgow Chapel Choir on 7 June 2026.
My thanks to Gillebrìde MacMillan and Kathleen Reddy for their guidance in shaping the modern Gaelic text, Juliet MacKenzie for her support with Gaelic diction, and Edward Marshall for preparing the IPA transcription to support learning.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published or Performed - 7 Jun 2026 |
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