Three choral songs on A. Blok’s poems for SATB chorus a cappella

Themes of poet’s destiny, loneliness and escape reflected in these three songs written in Russian romantic choral manner

После дождя / After the rain, on A. Blok’s poem for a cappella SATB chorus

Poetic and dreamy mood, wet garden, bird calls after rain. Impressionistic style. Advanced level

Я стремлюсь к роскошной воле / I seek for the splendid vast, on A. Blok’s poem for a cappella SATB chorus

Excitement on freedom, admiration for nature, Russian fields. Romantic style resembling old Russian choral music. Intermediate level

The First Dandelion, on Walt Whitman’s poem for a cappella SATB chorus

Early spring blossom, nativity and simplicity. Romantic/neo-romantic style. Intermediate to advanced level