The Angels' Song

This original work, with the spirit and structure of a traditional carol, sets the final three verses of Sara Teasdale's lighthearted retelling of the Nativity story. Lively rhythms that alternate between odd and compound meter create a buoyant "Alleluia" motif representing the host of angels who appear and herald the baby Jesus with their joyful song. Short and sweet, the composer expertly brings the bright and cheerful tone of the poem to life.