A historic decree of tolerance is celebrated with Eastern European vigor
Poet/Lyricist: Edict of Torda / King John Sigismund III
In 1568, during a period of intense religious violence in Europe, King John Sigismund III of Hungary issued a decree granting unprecedented religious freedom to his country's people. Imagine a group of women spreading the news to everyone in their village, quoting from this historic decree, the Edict of Torda. Sung in Hungarian and crafted in the style of Eastern European folk music, "Jó!" - meaning "it's all good!" - carries a joyful message of tolerance that is still as relevant as ever.
Jó! was originally composed as part of the concert-length work, Go Out!