for solo cello (original) | or solo viola | or solo marimba (arr. Fisher)

premiered by Hannah Collins in New Haven, Connecticut, in 2009

duration: 8-10 minutes

program note:

In manus tuas is based on a 16th century motet by Thomas Tallis. While there are only a few slices of the piece that reflect exact harmonic changes in Tallis' setting, the motion (or lack of) is intended to capture the sensation of a single moment of hearing the motet in the particular and remarkable space of Christ Church in New Haven, Connecticut. In manus tuas was written in 2009 for cellist Hannah Collins, for a secular solo cello compline service held in the dark, candlelit nave.

NEW: If you are looking for the solo marimba version of "in manus tuas" arranged by Abby Fisher, please visit her site here.