Listen to Daniel Barta discuss the inspiration behind his piece, “Lament for a Broken World” (vocal solo or choral anthem). And spend some time becoming familiar with this stirring music. “Lament for a Broken World” is a musical response to the discordance all around us. Its poignant text and hauntingly beautiful melodies give voice to the angst and ache we often feel. The piece concludes with Psalm 65:5, a prayer of hope amid sadness. A deeply moving elegy for any time of year.