Description
This is a work which was composed at the request of Denise Alonzo (soprano), based on the idea that rock guitar can sound very operatic. Therefore the relationship between the voice and the electric guitar is one of duet and dialogue, rather than the usual relationship between voice and instrument, in which the latter accompanies, and is subordinate to, the former. In keeping with the words, the melodic and formal aspects of the work are strongly influenced by Irish folk music. Contains guitar solos, one of which is influenced by Philip Glass's minimalist music.