Night Vision was commissioned by Persephone Singers, a womenA!a!!a!!s choir in Whitehorse, Yukon, directed by Barbara Chamberlin. This setting of Whitehorse poet, Joanna Lilley, conveys the spirit of the cold, vast northern wilderness. The fast, energetic music complements images of wild foxes, coyotes and wolves at night, through the back gate, two pairs of eyes electric in the flash-light. Contrasting homophonic and contrapuntal sections build in intensity toward the climactic final moments and a loud ending. This piece would be an effective finale to a set or program. Duration: 2:40. |
