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Cyrene’s Anthem — Solo Piano Score + Audio + Signed Artist's Letter (Carrying the Cross with Christ)

$7.95

“A reflective, cinematic piano solo inspired by the moment Simon of Cyrene stepped into Christ’s suffering. A piece for worship, devotion, and sacred storytelling.”

A passionate solo piano work inspired by Simon of Cyrene’s journey with Christ. A soaring, expressive melody that captures devotion, sacrifice, and sacred beauty — now bundled with a high‑quality audio recording and a signed Artist Letter from composer Larry Karpenko.

“This piece was born from meditating on Simon of Cyrene’s unexpected encounter with Christ. I wanted the piano to carry both the weight of the cross and the tenderness of compassion — a musical journey of surrender, strength, and grace.” — Larry Karpenko

“A reflective, cinematic piano solo inspired by the moment Simon of Cyrene stepped into Christ’s suffering. A piece for worship, devotion, and sacred storytelling.”

A passionate solo piano work inspired by Simon of Cyrene’s journey with Christ. A soaring, expressive melody that captures devotion, sacrifice, and sacred beauty — now bundled with a high‑quality audio recording and a signed Artist Letter from composer Larry Karpenko.

“This piece was born from meditating on Simon of Cyrene’s unexpected encounter with Christ. I wanted the piano to carry both the weight of the cross and the tenderness of compassion — a musical journey of surrender, strength, and grace.” — Larry Karpenko

Cyrene’s Anthem is a deeply expressive solo piano composition by Larry Karpenko, inspired by the moment Simon of Cyrene carried the cross alongside Jesus. With its soaring melodic lines, rich dynamic shaping, and cinematic sacred atmosphere, this piece invites performers and listeners into a powerful meditation on sacrifice, strength, and compassion.

Marked with expressive directions such as espressivo, maestoso, stringendo, and morendo e pensieroso, the score guides the pianist through a dramatic emotional arc — from quiet reflection to passionate intensity.

Perfect for:

  • Good Friday services

  • Worship meditations

  • Sacred concerts

  • Offertories and special music

  • Personal devotional playing

This digital download includes the complete, professionally engraved solo piano score in PDF format, ready for printing or tablet performance.

What You Receive

  • High‑quality PDF of the full solo piano score

  • Clean, professional engraving with expressive markings throughout

  • Performance‑ready layout optimized for print or tablet

  • High‑quality audio recording of Cyrene’s Anthem for interpretive reference

  • Signed Artist’s Letter (PDF) from Larry Karpenko, sharing the inspiration, emotional arc, and interpretive insights behind the piece

  • Licensed for personal or single‑church use

Musical Themes

  • Carrying the cross

  • Christ’s passion

  • Devotion and sacrifice

  • Strength in suffering

  • Worshipful reflection

Difficulty: Intermediate to Early Advanced (expressive, lyrical playing)

Length: 3 pages (PDF)

Bring this powerful piano solo to your worship service or devotional time today.

Licensing

© 2026 Larry Dean Karpenko II. All Rights Reserved. Licensed for personal and single‑church use. Not for redistribution.