I Dwell in Possibility

Natalie Goossens sets Emily Dickinson's "I Dwell in Possibility" for SAB choir. The music reflects the vibrant imagery of the text, using the interplay of the three voice parts to capture the expansive and imaginative spirit of Dickinson's poetry. The composer embraces the lyrical quality of the English words, exploring the idea of a mind filled with limitless creative potential. This secular piece, in the spirit of Renaissance madrigals, uses clear, direct musical language to convey the joy and wonder of dwelling in possibility, a state far richer and more stimulating than ordinary prose. The setting builds to moments of soaring exhilaration, mirroring the desire to gather paradise.