I am very honoured and grateful to be able to present one of my newest songs with organ accompaniment, “Gegrüsset seist du, Maria” op. 106 (Ave Maria) with the heartfelt and moving interpretation of Klaus Mertens, renowned Bass-baritone. I had composed this song just weeks before its premiere on Tuesday, 18th of October 2022 and we were truly blessed by the performance of Klaus Mertens at the opening recital of this new Concert Series at the Ref. Church in Menziken, Switzerland initiated by Bruno von Nünlist. I am also thankful to Fabian Stadler for his live recording and to the artist, Vittoria Theresia Mozzi, (Zurich/Ticino) for her most beautiful painting.

Susannah Snow