Tones of Heaven

Mrs. Orr and I stumbled on this piece of music recently. We both sat and listened while watching each others’ faces. It’s an aching piece of chest-music, with a melody that makes me want to close my eyes and write a loved one, repent of a sin, stroke a dog’s ears, gaze at an old photograph, hold my wife close.

The composer is Michael Hoppe, and he seems to be a very interesting man.

This evening while acquainting myself with his work, I found Mr. Hoppe’s gorgeous Ave Maria. I’ve included it here for you. If I may presume to offer a suggestion for your evening prayers, look up the Latin words to the Hail Mary if you don’t already know them. Play this composition in the background while singing or chanting the words. It will be a good use of your time in the dark hours.

~ S.K. Orr