Bryan Grosbach
I Have Found Beauty
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Isabella Bird/Gabby Cornbrash
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09:00
SATB Choir with Piano, Flute, and 2 Percussion
Dedicated to ELUS Chamber Ensemble
Discover the majesty of Isabella Bird's final climb up Storm Peak in the late 19th century through this re-envisioned work.
Crafted for SATB choir (divisi), Piano, Flute, and Percussion, this 9-minute composition vividly portrays Bird's ascent through swirling snow and frigid landscapes. Amid the journey, poignant moments of warmth emerge as the choir tenderly sings excerpts from Bird's letters, recalling her extraordinary travels.
Culminating in a breathtaking finale, experience the awe-inspiring sunrise that crowned her exploration, capturing the essence of adventure and the spirit of discovery.