A Birthday Song for soprano, string quintet, glockenspiel and piano. Score 4 p. and parts included.
The soprano part can also be performed by trombone, trumpet or flugelhorn, flute, clarinet, Bb or Eb saxophone, violin, viola, or cello. These parts are provided upon order.
A Birthday Song is composed to the beautiful text of Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) and dedicated to a friend. Rossetti’s poetry inspires the composer, who, upon reading it, naturally discovers the hidden music within her words.
The audio recording features soprano Anne Cambier and the ensemble I Justiniani, conducted by Stijn Saveniers.