O Little Rose, O Dark Rose (SATB)

“O Little Rose, O Dark Rose” is filled with both sweet and dark elements.

Robert’s poem uses garden imagery to paint a story about a conventional person seduced by the appearance of the free spirited and non-committal “Carmenesque” person.

There is a version for lower voices (TTBB) that was premiered and recorded by Chor Leoni Men’s Choir (Barbara Pentland Award – Canadian Music Centre) and recorded by Britain’s Gesualdo Six for their CD (FADING).

“An achingly beautiful setting of ‘O Little Rose, O Dark Rose.”

– Stefan Hintersteininger, Canadian Music Centre