Work
Canticle of Love
for SSA choir and piano
About
Sara Teasdale is renowned for her romantic poems often flavoured with a touch of sadness. In keeping with this poem, the composer indicates that this is to be sung “wistfully.” A beautiful piece, it is worthy of being labelled a love song.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Olentangy Liberty High School Choraliers, Ohio, USA.
Text note
Sara Teasdale