Morning Alleluias for the Winter Solstice

Description

Simply stated by its title, this is a celebration of each day's bright morning sunshine and the optimism it brings. Calling for extensive mallet percussion and piano, vocalizations through the players' horns, and attention to the explicit markings, this is a marvelous and beautiful work. Staying at m.m.=62 throughout, the key to success in the work is control and balance. A terrific recording is available through Ludwig Music on Kosei KOCD 31993569.