Beyond obedience

Barbara Rosen’s Beyond obedience is a captivating work for four equal voices, presented as a canon. The composer explores the text’s progression of ideas through the interlocking melodic lines, creating a rich and complex texture. As the voices weave together, they mirror the journey described in the lyrics, moving from a focus on overcoming fear and achieving freedom, to embracing life, and ultimately arriving at love. The canonic form here perfectly captures the sense of unfolding and interdependence, making this a thoughtful and engaging piece for any choir.