For SSATB Voices, unaccompanied
By Cecilia McDowall
An atmospheric and expressive setting of Caliban's dream from Shakespeare's The Tempest, this piece transports the listener to a mysterious, dream-like place. McDowall effectively employs melismas and ornaments to create a sense of the other-worldly, and her rich, immersive harmonies perfectly characterize the reverie Shakespeare's protagonist describes.