May the Angels Lead You into Paradise: Hymn (Hughes)

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Soprano: Kathleen Monson
Piano: Riko Higuma
Howard Hughes’ May the Angels Lead You into Paradise is a deeply moving and contemplative choral work that draws inspiration from the text of the Requiem Mass. The piece captures the serene beauty and hope of eternal rest, blending lush harmonies with a gentle, flowing melody that evokes the peace and comfort of angelic guidance. Hughes’ sensitive setting highlights the sacred nature of the text while creating an atmosphere of profound solace and reflection. The ethereal quality of the music, combined with its spiritual depth, makes it a poignant choice for memorial services or moments of solemn reverence.
"May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome you, and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. May choirs of angels receive you and with Lazarus, once a poor man, may you have eternal rest."