Epigraphs: A Cantata Inspired by Louisa May Alcott
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A setting of texts by Louisa May Alcott and quotations found in her work by Samuel Taylor-Coleridge, John Bunyan and Madame Guyon.
I. Introduction "I Wish I Had A Quiet Tomb"
II. Chorale "He Prayeth Best Who Loveth Best"
III. Aria "I Write About the Butterfly"
IV. Chorale "He That is Down Need Fear No Fall"
V. Aria "Don't Drive Me Away"
VI. Aria "A Little Bird I Am"
VII. Reprise "I Wish I Had a Quiet Tomb"
Though originally written for Abs Trewin, soloist with treble trio Lumen Antiqua, this work would also be effectively performed by treble chorus (SSA or SSAA) with soloist(s) drawn from the ensemble.
Duration: 20 minutes
Instrumentation: SSA (one movement SSAA), solo voice(s)
Premiere: March 19, 2026, Abs Trewin and Lumen Antiqua, Vanguard New Music Series, Saint Paul, MN
I. Introduction "I Wish I Had A Quiet Tomb"
II. Chorale "He Prayeth Best Who Loveth Best"
III. Aria "I Write About the Butterfly"
IV. Chorale "He That is Down Need Fear No Fall"
V. Aria "Don't Drive Me Away"
VI. Aria "A Little Bird I Am"
VII. Reprise "I Wish I Had a Quiet Tomb"
Though originally written for Abs Trewin, soloist with treble trio Lumen Antiqua, this work would also be effectively performed by treble chorus (SSA or SSAA) with soloist(s) drawn from the ensemble.
Duration: 20 minutes
Instrumentation: SSA (one movement SSAA), solo voice(s)
Premiere: March 19, 2026, Abs Trewin and Lumen Antiqua, Vanguard New Music Series, Saint Paul, MN