Sherlaw Johnson, Robert - Hymn to the Seasons

A setting for soprano, clarinet, and piano of words by David Whitter. The piece is in four movements - Introduction and Recitiative, Aria, Cantilena, and Chorale - they represent each of the seasons, from winter in the first movement, to autumn in the fourth. The text draws parallels between the changing seasons and the story of Christ.

CONTENTS

• Introduction and recitative
• Cantilena
• Aria
• Chorale