A reflective setting of the final verse of Keith Sinclair's moving poem on the theme of nuclear destruction. Written as a concert opener, but could fit within a programme as well. It is not technically demanding.
Opus No : 99
Category : Choir & orchestra
Year : 2000
Duration : 5 minutes
Texts: Keith Sinclair
Commissioned by : Auckland Choral Society
Instrumentation:
Large choir in up to seven parts (S.S.A.A.T.B.B.)
Strings (six 1st violins, five 2nd violins, four violas, four cellos, two double basses)
Organ (with pedals)
Timpani (2)
Level :
3 - for professional and semi-professional musicians
Available from
the composer