Poem of Praise

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'Poem of Praise' is a choral composition with text taken from a poem by Elizabeth Coatsworth. The song is a gliding, dreamlike melody, neatly reflecting the lyrics - "Swift things are beautiful: swallows and deer, and lightning that falls". Listen for the rich and close harmony of the choir, especially the unexpected shifts in tone. Composer: Florence Price Performers: BBC Singers Performer: Elizabeth Burgess (Piano) Conductor: Benjamin Nicholas Recording date: 10 November 2017