Breezes of Morning

William Aubrey Williams paints a vivid sonic picture in Breezes of Morning, a four-part setting for mixed voices. The text celebrates the arrival of morning, personifying the gentle breezes as a delightful force that dispels the night and brings the freshness of a new day. The composer captures the light, airy, and joyous spirit of the words, as the SATB voices weave together to evoke the sweet-scented fragrance and melodious sighing of nature. This is a delightful piece, full of the charm and melodic grace characteristic of English part-singing traditions, ideal for adding a bright and uplifting moment to any concert programme.