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Pianist Laura Leon

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah : Folk setting for Piano by Peter Schickele

The oil spill has devastated the livelihoods of families in the Gulf region. Many are facing extreme hardship. Over 47,500 households depend on the waters and land. It will be a long time before we will know if people can truly safely return to work, and a normal life. A staggering 375,000 meals have already been distributed by Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to people affected by this disaster. It has recently seen a 25% increase in those needing food.

Peter Schickele composer this setting in the 1950s, inspired by a live performance of this huymn by Jean Ritchie. am dedicating this recording of Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah to the people of the Gulf and Second Harvest. A donation of just $1 can provide four meals. For more information and to donate, please go to www.no-hunger.org

BEHIND THE MUSIC:The internationally renowned composer Peter Schickele wrote this setting in the 1950s, inspired by a live performance of this hymn by Jean Ritchie. The cover artwork by illustrator and photographer Karen Leon.