The Gentle Light of Spring
Voicing: Two-part, Piano with Optional Flute, Windchimes, Triangle
Victor Johnson, Composer
In his setting of the ancient Japanese text about the sunlight that fills the sky with the return of spring, Victor Johnson has captured its mystery through haunting melodies and simple harmonies. The added instrumentation offers color and texture as well as framing the English-language middle section. A pronunciation guide is included.