“Madrigals for the Seasons†was composed especially for Cappella SF, Ragnar Bohlin, conductor. John Clare’s poem “Autumn†conjures up vivid images of this season: the fading of summer flowers, the colors of the leaves, the browning of the fields. Clare personifies the leaves, who talk to us and offer us a lesson about death: “The same sad fate approaches you.†The musical setting is an expressive Larghetto in the minor mode. The piece ends with a surprising harmonic twist that I hope expresses both the opening of oneself to the acceptance of death, and to the peace that it offers.
| Arrangement | SATB |
| Format | Score |
| Level | 4 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | ECS Publishing |
| Contributors | Conte, David(Composer) |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 600313488931 |