The Great Sea

The lyrical and evocative text of this work was collected amongst the Eskimos of the northwest shore of Hudson Bay by Danish explorer and ethnologist, Knud Rasmussen. Composer Raminsh has crafted a work that requires the full vocal ranges of a fine college or professional choir. The harmonic structure is contemporary but not avant-garde. It is recorded on Songs of the Lights, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jon Washburn, Director. Duration: ca. 7:00