Recorded 04/20/2025 - Easter Sunday. "Theme and Variations: Harden Not Your Hearts" resembles typical "Theme and Variations" compositions by Beethoven or other Classic or Romantic composers. This theme is based on a phrase from a antiphon often heard in Lent which says, “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts” (Hebrews 3:15 and Psalm 95:8). Unlike the other "Sketches" compositions, this piece was through-composed is not total improvisation. The piece was developed using improvisation, but the final composition was mapped and planned in advance. However, the performance is spontaneous and unedited.

SKETCHES 04 - Theme and Variations-Harden Not Your Heart

Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and a former Broadway and Off-Broadway stage performer and singer.

SKETCHES 04 - Theme and Variations-Harden Not Your Heart

John Spalla, Pianist & Composer