Harberg: Prayer

PRAYER is a rarity in the modern concert repertoire, beautiful romanticism built of a haunting aria for violin over a graceful piano accompaniment. Within the reach of younger players, the work was inspired as a prayer for the healing of a close family member. PRAYER’s acclaim among musicians has led to versions for orchestra, a variety of other solo instruments with piano, and as the slow movement of Harberg’s Concerto for Viola. A recording by Dennis Kim, with Harberg at the piano, is available at https://youtu.be/Sxvsx58q10A?si=lpYtQctzoDWWvrjV