Temptation of Jesus (acc) w/organ

This solo piece with piano is presented in a straight-forward manner for the younger player with some altered pitches for interest.

This solo with piano begins with a simple statement of the tune with a middle section that uses motivic design, only to return to the opening statement.

This solo with piano begins with a modified melodic statement. It enters into a second section with simple obligati and then returns to a beginning-like statement and ends with a simple coda.

Taken from the “Messiah”, this solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. The balance in the writing between the solo and the accompaniment gives way to the sensitivity of the text of this well-know aria..