Awake, north wind!

The composer John Hetland uses the bright sound of three equal voices in this setting of an English sacred text. The music begins with a sense of gentle awakening and movement, as the voices enter in canon, creating a rich and interwoven texture. The composer captures the imagery of the text, evoking the gentle stirring of the wind and the subsequent blossoming of the garden. The canonic writing, where one voice imitates another, is handled with a lightness and clarity that mirrors the freshness of the text's imagery. This piece is ideal for a choir looking for an engaging and uplifting sacred work that showcases careful part-writing and a vibrant melodic sense.