Hymn to Cynthia

This evocative SATB setting of a secular English text would be a fine choice for an evening concert, particularly at summer's end or during a moonlit festival. Berthold Tours captures the classical imagery of the poem, personifying Cynthia, the moon goddess, as a chaste huntress. The music reflects the text's gentle plea for her to emerge and illuminate the night sky, urging that earthly shadows should not obscure her 'shining orb'. The four-part harmony allows for rich, blended sonorities, mirroring the serene and radiant atmosphere of the subject. It's a graceful and atmospheric piece, ideal for showcasing the choir's ability to convey delicate, almost ethereal beauty.