Herbert Howells: Rhapsody #1 Op.17

HERBERT HOWELLS: RHAPSODY No.1 Op.17

(Michael Cleaver on the organ of St.Peter Mancroft, Norwich,
September 8th 1970)

The quiet
ruminative
commencement
The cud-chewing cow
The sense
of no impending
crescendo
until
The bull running wild
The massive
crescendo
is built
reaches climax
Calf-producing coitus
The peaceful
post-ecstacy
relaxation
The time of maturation
follows

© GERALD ENGLAND

Composed: Norwich, 1st September 1970

Publications

1973 Intak' (UK)
1976 MEETINGS AT THE MOOR'S EDGE (West Kirkby, Headland)
1993 Daily Cow (USA)