Inspired by Sarah Williams' poem The Old Astronomer this best-selling concert work is now available for 3-Part Mixed and tells of the irony of life's moments of joy sadness longing endurance love and many other lessons rolled into a vessel of musical inspiration. Optional cello included with the choral. Inspired by Sarah Williams' poem The Old Astronomer this best-selling concert work is now available for 3-Part Mixed and tells of the irony of life's moments of joy sadness longing endurance love and many other lessons rolled into a vessel of musical inspiration. Optional cello included with the choral.