A Basque Carol

Gabriel's Message, a 13th- or 14th-century Basque carol, is set in a warm and joyous cinematic style combined with rich, thickly textured string voicings inspired by composer Ralph Vaughn Williams. This graceful arrangement features an obbligato line on solo recorder (optional solo flute or violin). It may be performed by orchestra and soloist alone or with SATB choir. There is even a moment quoted from another favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino.