Set me as a seal upon your heart

Naji Hakim, born in Beirut in 1955, is one of the most important organists and organ composers of today. He studied with Jean Langlais as well as at the Paris Conservatoire and was organist at Sacré-Coeur in Paris from 1985-93 and later succeeded Messiaen as organist at the Église de la Sainte Trinité. He gives concerts all over the world, is professor at the Conservatoire of Boulogne and visiting professor at the Royal Academy in London. 'Set me as a seal upon your heart' sets one of the best-known texts from King Solomon's Song to music. The expressive aria for soprano and organ is suitable for sacred and secular concerts. Of the same piece, Hakim also composed a version for mixed a-cappella choir (C 53747).