Restoration - Hymns for Solo Piano is David Nevue’s third collection of classic hymns arranged for solo piano. A few of the sixteen hymns on this album have appeared on David’s previous albums, but these are all new arrangements that reflect how he plays them now. Overall, the hymn arrangements are on the quiet, meditative side, providing over an hour of heartfelt piano music to enjoy whether you are familiar with the hymns or not. Fellow pianists will be happy to know that there is a companion sheet music book for this album with all sixteen hymns transcribed by Rebecca Oswald and proofed by me. (The songbook will be reviewed on MainlyPiano.com, too, as soon as I get final copy of it.)

There are too many hymns on the album to describe them all, but I’ll tell you about some favorites. The album begins with “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” which was released as a single a couple of years ago. Along with his heartfelt approach to the music itself, David adds some interesting effects with the damper pedal that give it an ethereal feeling. “Be Thou My Vision” has been a staple in David’s repertoire of hymns for a lot of years, and this arrangement isn’t too different from earlier ones, but it’s great to have a refreshed version of it! “Rock of Ages” is a timeless hymn that David has given a bright, contemporary touch that sometimes feels almost playful as well as joyful. “The Old Rugged Cross” has a very dark beginning that lightens considerably before the melody begins. David keeps the melody itself simple and from the heart, giving it a very personal feeling. I discovered the hymn, “O, The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” quite a few years ago on one of Jeff Bjorck’s early albums and have always found the song to be very dark and emotionally powerful. It has become one of my favorite hymns, and I love David’s arrangement! “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” was a very important and comforting hymn for me as I was growing up, and David’s expressive and heartfelt arrangement brings back a lot of memories. David included “It Is Well With My Soul” on his 2005 album, Overcome, and it appears again on Restoration with a slightly different arrangement that is also heartfelt and deeply sincere. Many church services and meetings close with “The Doxology (Gloria Patri)” and David brings this album to a close with that song, played quietly and with deep feeling - the perfect ending for this exceptional album!

Restoration - Hymns For Solo Piano will be released on November 20, 2026. CDs can be pre-ordered from Spinneymedia, and the album can be pre-saved on Spotify, too. More links will be added as they become available. Very highly recommended!