This poignant ballad from Cork, on the southwest coast of the Ireland, recounts the tragic death of a young rebel during the famous 1916 Easter Rising. The setting portrays the powerful emotions of men

Beginning with joyous acclamations, this exuberant piece features a polyphonic middle section followed by a lyrical presentation of the "amens" and the return of the homophonic style in the closing

Paralleling the voyages we make through life with those of a river flowing to the sea, this poignant original work creates a thoughtful and meaningful atmosphere using lovely harmonies with a wonderful text