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Women's Chorus (vocal trio: 2 soprano voices, alto voice, flute, violin and piano) - Moderately Advanced SKU: SF.SEA-024-01 Composed by Elizabeth Alexander. Collegiate Repertoire, Community Chorus, Concert Music. Darkness & Light, Secular, Choral. Octavo. With Text language: English. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Seafarer Press (SF.SEA-024-01). Text by George Ella Lyon.In George Ella Lyon's poem, "Growing Light," an isolated poet reaches out to an imagined reader, offering encouragement and solidarity. Elizabeth Alexander's expressive musical setting reflects this sense of solitude and strength, featuring prominent vocal and instrumental solos. A moving musical testimony to art's ability to speak the truth, transcending the limitations of time and space. Commissioned by Women's Works (Ithaca, NY)All three instrumentalists are prominent players in the drama of this piece, from the quiet passion of the violinist's first note to the final high, ethereal echos.