Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998): Concerto for Choir (1984/85) 4 O Master of all living, bestowing priceless gifts upon us 5 I, an expert in human passions, composed this collection of songs, where every verse is full to the brim with black sorrow 6 God, grant deliverance from sin to all who grasp the meaning of these mournful words 7 Complete this work which I began in hope and with Your name
