for SSATB and flute She Will Transform You is a colourful and vibrant work that draws on the sound-worlds of Western European and Indian traditions. It is centred around a powerful poem by Indian-American author Neelanjana Banerjee that explores the special relationship of an immigrant and her child to their country of origin, as well as the significant role that a child from both cultures has in bridging the divide between them. The work moves in and out of the Hindustani raga Rageshree, a raga that is grounded in such a way that the ear feels as though it is never quite 'home': the perfect reflection of the text's depiction of simultaneous belonging and distance. Originally composed for choir and orchestra, the composer has here prepared a version for choir and flute, omitting the orchestral prelude and instead engaging a flute in a virtuosic dialogue with the voices throughout. This score is not compatible with the orchestral accompaniment and is for performance with flute only.

Book Information
ISBN 9780193564800
Author Reena Esmail
Page Count 20
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 60g