Moon Madrigals (SSAA)

for treble voices (SSAA), a cappella

A poignant set of modern-day madrigals is crafted from three exquisite poems by Christina Rossetti that pay homage to the moon.

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SKU: CME-022 Categories: , Instrumentation:
Descriptive Tags:Madrigal, Nature, Poetry
Language:English
Voicing:SATB

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