Taken from Haydn's masterwork, this shortened edition has also been transposed to make it more accessible. The setting of the compact Latin text explores many of the conventions of the Classical period,
This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and memorable in its warmth and sincerity. It has also become an anthem for soldiers returning home. Performed as a choral only or with concert band, it is
"River, run me to the ocean. River, take me to the sea. River, show me to a distant shore. River, run! Set my spirit free..." Fluid vocal lines glide effortlessly over a shimmering piano