Night Flight was written to mark the centenary of Harriet Quimby's pioneering flight across the English channel. Setting texts by Sheila Bryer on the mysterious powers of the sea earth and air McDowall uses Vocal clusters and haunting solo Cello lines to highlight the sense of fear awe and majesty experienced by an individual pitted against the elements.Cecilia McDowall was awarded the 2014 British Composer Award in the Choral category for Night Flight.
SKU: OU.9780193408210
ISBN 9780193408210. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSATB and cello Night Flight was written to mark the centenary of Harriet Quimby's pioneering flight across the English channel and won the 2014 British Composer Award in the Choral category. McDowall uses vocal clusters and haunting solo cello lines to set texts by Sheila Bryer on the mysterious powers of the sea, earth, and air.
Cecilia McDowall: Night Flight: Mixed Choir: Part
