Inspired by a passage from Victor Hugo’s novel, Les Misérables, Hugo describes love as incorruptible, indivisible, imperishable, immortal, infinite, and limitless. I wanted this piece to feel very intimate, and to express the transcendence of an intimate love to a vast and diverse community. A 5-part rondo, the expression of intimacy is in the heartbeat-like ostinato sung by the altos and tenors, surrounded by the mirrored melodies in the soprano and bass. This mirrored melody suggests the duality of love as it exists between all of us in its consistent and divergent nature. It is both an expression of personal love, and hope for a world where the characteristics of an indivisible and imperishable love will strengthen our personal relationships and lead to the growth of peace in our world.
This piece was composed for the wedding of Adam and Shane, dedicated to Adam Dickson, and premiered on our wedding day, October 1, 2016.
