Westron wind
Karen P. Thomas
About this work:
"Westron wind" is from the set, Three Medieval Lyrics, commissioned by the Board of Directors of Seattle Pro Musica, in celebration of the choir’s 20th anniversary. The composition was also supported, in part, by a Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship and a Seattle Arts Commission Individual Artist Grant. In 1997 Three Medieval Lyrics was awarded second prize in the His Majestie's Clerkes Choral Composition Competition. As the title implies, the texts for the three pieces are medieval lyric poetry – in this case, English lyric poetry. The first, "To Mistress Margaret Hussey," is by John Skelton (1460-1529). The second and third texts are anonymous – "Alnight by the rose" dates from the 14th century, and "Westron wind" from the mid-15th century. Each movement may be performed separately. The work is dedicated to the musicians of Seattle Pro Musica.
Year composed: 1993
Duration: 00:04:00
Ensemble type: Chorus, with or without Solo Voices:Chorus, Unaccompanied
Instrumentation: 2 S, 2 A, 2 T, 2 B