This piece is somewhat of a reprise of Winter Wind, only in a major key. The result is a complete contrast in mood.
This piece is somewhat of a reprise of Winter Wind, only in a major key. The result is a complete contrast in mood. Excuse my waxing philosophical, but to me the contrast is between melancholy and seeming hopelessness in the first piece and feelings of hope and gratitude in this one. Hymn of Spring, with its contrast with Winter Wind, means to convey a reverent attitude of praise and gratitude to God for the fact that with Him, and, that through faith, Spring can even be noticed and enjoyed during cold, dark December.