Today, Under Darkened Skies, I Watched the Water Breathe – Premiere performance

This is a beautiful live recording premiere by the Vancouver Chamber Choir, September 22, 2023.

I discovered “Today, Under Darkened Skies, I Watched the Water Breathe” in Dr. Jeanette Gallant’s November 2022 Facebook post.

The poem’s deep reflection on beauty, resilience, hope, and our bond with nature struck me, especially upon learning it was inspired by her battle with cancer. It’s a testament to how art can heal and inspire, especially through nature’s lens.

I tried to weave the poem’s structure, imagery of nature’s rhythms, and emphasis on finding beauty amidst darkness into the music.

The piece will be published by Cypress Choral Music in SSAA, TTBB and SATB versions and would be a wonderful addition to programs about light and dark, resilience and nature’s rhythms.