All Beings

Kenneth Langer’s All Beings is a joyful exploration of how love underpins existence, set as a three-part canon for SATB choir. The composer crafts an intricate and uplifting musical texture, with each voice entering successively to build a rich and resonant sound. The interlocking melodic lines create a sense of organic growth mirroring the text’s message of love as the source of all life. The English words speak of a universal truth, that love is the fundamental energy connecting all creatures and sustaining life itself. Langer’s setting is both intellectually engaging and emotionally stirring, offering a rewarding challenge for choirs seeking a piece that is musically sophisticated and thematically profound.