Rhapsody On A French Hymn

The unifying theme of this striking concert work is the Picardy Hymn, better known by the 1906 setting by Ralph Vaughn Williams entitled Let All Mortals Keep Silence. This historic melody is effectively displayed throughout in various instrumentations and styles that create a concert masterwork. Thoroughly musical, it exhibits the sonority and color of concert band instrumentation, and the variety of styles makes it perfect for concerts and festivals.