A passionate testament to life's worth, even in times of darkness
Poet/Lyricist: Norbert Capek
In 1941 Czechoslovakian minister Norbert Capek was imprisoned by the Gestapo for treason, and executed despite being found innocent. This canonic setting of a poem from his final letter from prison is a passionate testament to life's worth and beauty, even when shrouded in darkness.
Be Grateful, My Soul was originally composed as part of the concert-length work, Go Out!
The five voice parts in this prayerful song have identical ranges, with a lower tessitura in the alto parts.