Hunger

Barbara Rosen’s Hunger is a secular canon for three equal voices in English. The text explores the concept of hunger, not just for basic sustenance, but for deeper human connections and ideals. The composer uses the canonic form to reflect the pervasive and perhaps inescapable nature of these profound desires. The repetitive, imitative structure of the canon mirrors the way these hungers can echo and resonate within us, creating a powerful and thought-provoking musical statement.