James Curnow: Canticle of the Creatures: Concert Band: Score & Parts

This distinctive six-movement suite is one of Jim Curnow's most requested works. Inspired by the writings of Saint Francis of Assisi the suite succeeds in expressing his love for peace and his respect for all creatures. Eachmovement is a short tone poem that uses the modern concert band as the vehicle for creating spectacular musical images.I. PrologueII. Brother SunIII. Sister Moon and StarsIV. Brother FireV.Mother EarthVI. EpilogueRecorded live in concert in December 2013 by the Orchestre à Vents Non Identifié (OVNI) of Montreal - Mr. Jonathan Dagenais conductor