The Orchard
For baritone, SATB chorus, flute, horn, and strings.
This setting of six poems written by William Carlos Williams was completed in 2024. The first performance, by Coro Allegro, David Hodgkins, Artistic Director, took place on March 9, 2025 at the Church of the Covenant, Boston, Massachusetts.
I. To A Poor Old Woman (chorus; flute, horn, strings)
II. The Bare Tree (baritone; horn, strings)
III. The Orchard (chorus; flute, horn, strings)
IV. This Is Just to Say (baritone; flute, string quartet)
V. Wild Orchard (baritone, chorus; flute, horn, strings)
VI. Perfection (chorus; flute, horn, strings)
Duration: 20’
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Preview of score – The first two pages of each movement are reproduced here. If you are interested in performing this work and would like to view the full score, please contact me.
I. The Bare Tree
III. This Is Just to Say
V. Perfection
II. The Orchard
IV. Wild Orchard