A soaring fanfare launches this major new work. The impressive timbral shifts lend a vibrant air to the opening. While the composition is influenced by the tradition of Irish folk music, it contains no existing folk songs. The slow, lyrical middle section introduces a theme of delicate beauty that develops throughout its exposure within the ensemble. The dance-like treatment propels the dramatic conclusion. This is a significant new concert work that deserves your closest attention. (4:40)