Performances
Recordings
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Ellen Schwindt
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| Performers
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Jenny Huang-Dale, Soleil Huang-Dale, Mary Edes, Marina Kellas, Mona Wilson, Deanna Wilson, Brynn Dutelle, Ellen Schwindt
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| Copyright
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| Misc. Notes
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Live recording--please note it includes some extraneous noises. From performance of February 5, 2023.
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Sheet Music
Scores
| Publisher. Info.
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Ellen Schwindt
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General Information
| Work Title
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Light Pastorale
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| Alternative. Title
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| Composer
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Schwindt, Ellen
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| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No.
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IES 14
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| Key
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E-flat major
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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2017-19
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| First Performance.
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2019/12
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| First Publication.
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2023
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| Librettist
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Lao-Tzu (6th century BCE-5th century BCE), Translator: Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018)
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| Language
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English
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| Average DurationAvg. Duration
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4 minutes
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| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Modern
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| Piece Style
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Classical
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| Instrumentation
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female chorus (SSAA), piano
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| Extra Information
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A choral piece that can double as a piano solo when a chorus is not available. The lyrics speak of light coming out of dark.
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Navigation etc.
This pastorale fell out of the sky on Christmas Day in 2016. Three years later, a choral piece needed so it grew some lyrics. I would appreciate knowing where and when it is performed.