In this intricate shouted fugue, traditional imitation processes create an ever increasing pressure while the constant counting, “Eight, sir: Seven, sir…”, portrays the maddening irrational rationality of modern existence.
Instrumentation
SATB Chorus
Duration
2 minutes 30 seconds
year written
2004
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soprano solo and piano; SAB and piano
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A passionate and heartfelt plea for God’s guidance and support.
Written for a laugh during the cicada bloom in the summer of 2021, Le Cigale is composed in the renaissance style of Josquin de Pres’ famous El Grillo.
