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DAVID FANSHAWE
PACIFIC SONG - Chants from the Kingdom of Tonga
NEW CHORAL WORK
As premiered in the ACDA National Convention, Miami, 2007
performed by the Multicultural Honor Choir, conductor Rollo Dilworth
Scored for Single or Double Choir SATB divisi
Flute db. Piccolo, Percussion (3), optional Piano, Double Bass,
with Tape (CD) original location recordings by David Fanshawe, Tonga 1978
Duration c.10 mins
PACIFIC SONG is a new choral work, inspired by the Pacific, which includes some non-western vocal and dance techniques. It is a salutation to the past, a respect for the preservation of culture and a plea for Peace the Tongan way. In the immortal words of Ve’ehala ’ Ofa atu fau love to you. I thank you. D.F.
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