This solo with piano begins with the strains of a lion’s roar. Next enters Daniel in a simple fashion followed by a statement in a triumphal march. The lions return-Daniel prevails.
This piece would serve well as a meditation. Beginning with a quiet Celtic lilt, the center section is stronger and bolder. After several bell effects, the piece returns to the mood of the beginning.
Although the melody is gently modified, this solo with piano displays both a sensitivity along with an elevated soaring quality expressing the need for divine interaction on the part of humanity.
A solo collection with piano including: “Praise Him All Ye Little Children,” “Abide With Me,” “Dare To Be A Daniel,” “My Jesus I Love Thee,” “Away In A Manger,” “We Gather Together,” ” “Hallelujah! What A Saviour,” and “‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus.”
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.
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..