[Glory to God in the highest] (Hirten)

Composer: John Karl Hirten (b. 1956)

A published composer of a wide range of liturgical, sacred and secular works, John Karl Hirten’s music has been featured on Minnesota Public Radio’s Pipedreams program, at conventions of the American Guild of Organists and the Association of Anglican Musicians. His hymn tunes have won awards and his choral music is also regularly performed in churches and concert venues around the world. Recent commissions include Inscriptions, a piece for orchestra and chorus, A complete Evening Service (using the Anglican Prayer Book), and a setting of the chorale "Ein feste Burg" in minimalist style. John Karl Hirten has a Master of Music degree in Organ Performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, where he studied with Paul-Ma… Go to person page >