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Composer and pianist Walter Saul isthe recipient of 24 ASCAP awards andnumerous other honors. His mission asa composer is ‘to create musical icons,windows of sonic light’ which pointtowards Christian spirituality. Kiev2014 reflects on Ukraine’s challenges,from the darkness of occupationtowards hope and victory. The ViolinConcerto is packed with numericsymbolism, while A Christmas Symphonypaints four significant scenes from theNativity. Saul’s Overture for the Jubileeexplores the history of John QuincyAdams and the abolition of slavery.From Life to Greater Life celebrates thetransformation to heavenly immortality,and the profound peace whichconcludes Metamorphosis standswitness to the inner peace granted tothe composer through his faith.

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1 Kiev 2014: Rhapsody for Oboe and Orchestra (2014) 7:51 Violin Concerto (1980) 20:522 I. Lento 8:183 II. Recitative – Presto 12:34

4 Overture for the Jubilee (1997) 7:485 From Life to Greater Life (1978) 9:14 A Christmas Symphony (1992) 17:476 I. Gabriel 3:357 II. Star 3:178 III. Simeon 5:479 IV. Gloria 5:08

0 Metamorphosis (1974) 16:18WORLD PREMIÈRE RECORDINGS

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Theodore KucharRecorded at the Great Concert Hall, National Radio Corporation of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine, on 18th, 20th and 21st December, 2014 • Producer: Alexander HornostaiEngineer and editor: Andrij MokrytskyPublisher: Tarsus Music • Booklet notes: Walter SaulCover photograph: Daphne Saul

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