The text comes from the writings of American Humanist Helen Keller. Commissioned by Marietta M. Paynter for soprano Elizabeth Curtis and the Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Mallory Thompson, conductor.
Composer:
Year(s) Composed:
1999
Difficulty:
Grade 6
Duration:
26 minutes
Instrumentation:
Soprano Vocal Solo and Wind Orchestra
Movements:
I. Prelude
II. The Well
III.Hold out Your Hands
IV. The Heart of Darkness
V. Silence Sits Immense Upon My Soul
VI. Epilogue
Publication Information:
Southern
Premiered:
Mallory Thompson/Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Soprano soloist Elizabeth Curtis, May 1999, Pick Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston, Illinois
Availability:
Available for Purchase
Recordings:
Resources:
- The Wind Repertory Project
- Camphouse Website
- MusicWeb International
- Smith Program Notes
- WASBE Journal
- Keiser Southern Music