For mezzo soprano, baritone, and piano; duration: 45:00
Premiered on “New Journey into Song: A Winter’s Journey”
January 25 and 27, 2013; at The Academy of Vocal Arts
Performers: Katherine Pracht, mezzo soprano, Randall Scarlata, baritone, and Laura Ward, piano
Commissioned by Lyric Fest, Sponsored by John and Sandra Stouffer
I. END OF THE ROAD
1. Reluctance 2. Roads 3. Lost
II. FOR LOVE IS A THING OF CHANGES
4. Wind and Window Flower 5. In a Drear-Nighted December 6. Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind
III. EINSAMKEIT
7. Half of Life 8. You are not Surprised at the Force of the Storm 9. Now Close the Windows