The Poui (2001)
Keyworth, Nicholas (born in 1960) [ Great Britain ]
Edition
Published by
Number of pages :
40
Type of material:
Full score
Copyright :
Keyworth, Nicholas
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
21st century
Genre-Style-Form:
Secular
Type of Choir:
SATB + SATB (8 double choir OR mixed voices )
Instruments:
Oboe (1) ; Oboe d'amore (1) ; English horn (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
4
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
D
Duration:
15.0 min.
Source of text:
Trinidadian Poem
Data about the life of the work:
An unusual and fairly challenging piece inspired by The Poui in Trinidad 96 a fascinating tree which bursts into the most colourful and dazzling blossom just at the start of the rainy season. There are some small solo roles which can be performed from within the choir. First performances in October 2001 in Wareham (Dorset) and Wells Cathedral (Somerset).
