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The Vision of Piers Plowman
For soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists, chorus, optional semi-chorus and orchestra.
Text from “The Vision of Piers Plowman”, attr. William Langland. The “Elgar” commission for the Three Choirs Festival, Worcester, 2002. Patricia Rozario, Lawrence Zazzo, Daniel Norman, William Clements, soloists; The Three Choirs Festival Chorus; Philharmonia Orchestra; Adrian Lucas, conductor.
Forthcoming performances include Birmingham Bach Choir and CBSO/Lucas and performances by schools and choral societies.
“ingenious…inventively orchestrated”- The Times; “attractive writing…effective jazz-inspired recitatives…nice orchestration”- The Church Times; “terrific…a real buzz of excitement”-Worcester Evening News; “the most enjoyable commission in 30 years”- a chorus member
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