"Two Mantras" (2017) are dedicated to Felix Bräuer. A mantra is a repeated word or phrase, often chanted or sung in the manner of a prayer. These two organ pieces explore the concept musically, each extensively employing repeated patterns: both direct repetition and repetition with small variation. "Meditation (In paradisum)" is very quiet and extremely serene. Floating harmonies in the hands gradually shift while a slow line in the pedal slowly descends. "Postludium (Deo gratias)" sets up a perpetual motion toccata through which the harmonies change and are repeated.
Instrumentation: Organ
Duration: 10’
Composed: 2017
Published by: Zimbel Press