Homeward

Henry David Leslie's Homeward is a four-part setting for mixed voices, sung in English. The music opens with a gentle, flowing texture, suggesting the quietening of the day. The composer crafts a warm and inviting atmosphere, capturing the sentiment of the text which speaks of journeys nearing their end and the comfort of finding rest. The imagery of fading light, homeward-bound birds and boats, and deepening shadows all contribute to the reflective mood. The final lines offer a spiritual assurance, promising a divine homecoming. This is a deeply felt and beautifully realised piece, suitable for a choir seeking to explore evocative and lyrical part-singing.