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"Light One Candle," written in 1982 by Peter Yarrow and first performed at Carnegie Hall, [1] [2] was a pacifist response to the 1982 Lebanon War as reflected in the lyrics: "Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice justice and freedom demand, "Light one candle for the wisdom to know when the peacemaker's time is at hand." [3] [1]
The oratorio's structure follows the liturgical year; Part I corresponding with Advent, Christmas and the life of Jesus, Part II with Lent, Easter, Ascension and Pentecost, Part III with the end of the church year, dealing with the end of time, the Resurrection of the dead and Christ's glorification in heaven.
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Matthew's gospel continues "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light", however for the closing choral movement of Part I, the words are changed to "His yoke is easy, His burden is light". Light and easy-going is the theme of a fugue, drawn from the duet for two sopranos "Quel fior che all’alba ride" (HWV 192, July 1741).
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Date: 1 January 1953: Source: Westminster/Deutsche Grammophon: Author: Hermann Scherchen, conductor; London Symphony Orchestra; London Philharmonic Choir; Margaret ...
Light One Candle" is a 1983 Hanukkah song written by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary. It is a very popular song and it has been sung by the trio at their concerts. It is a song that encourages the Jewish people to remember the history of the holiday and continue their heritage. Light One Candle lyrics
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