Londonderry Air, “O Danny Boy” Tenor Solo, SATB, strings (violin and viola soli within), two flutes, bass clarinet

This work was begun in 2007, and then set aside, but recently I reorganized and completed it. The poem’s first verse is presented by the soloist, followed by a variation of the melody vocalized without text, and finally the tenor is joined by the chorus for the second verse. Several instrumental interludes are included. I will soon prepare a version for organ and voices, as the instrumental parts will reduce nicely for an organ with sufficient romantic color. The vocal parts are not at all difficult. About 6:15.