This is distinctly late-twentieth century music. Modern but nonetheless melodic and accessible, it's a setting of Ruth's famous statement of fidelity to her mother-in-law, Naomi, when – both of them widowed – Naomi urges her to return to her parents and Ruth refuses to leave her. The piece continues to increase in musical intensity until that last, moving chord. A crowd-pleaser in concert, it also makes a wonderful wedding song. (Sheet music available from Solo-Finder.com)

“Unique and stirring setting of this famous text, sung unforgettably by Julia Pabst.” — Carol Ruth Kimmel, Japan Foundation Fellow

“Wow! What a composition! I had to hear it a few times for familiarity, but since then I can hear it over and over again without ever getting tired of it! It's a real experience. Like the Schechtman 'Psalm 23', the conclusion never fails to bring tears to my eyes.” — reviewer, Amazon