Description
The Wicked Vicar
Composed by Jonathan Cohen
for Flute Choir
Published by Falls House Press
Includes score and parts
The vicar really isn’t wicked, he’s just immoderate. Here are four little vignettes of his day. The first movement, “Making His Rounds,” is a reel featuring a peppy minor tune that winds from light to dark and light again, as the vicar makes his way. The second movement finds the vicar “Flirting on the High Street,” as a love interest approaches, passes, and disappears around the corner, resulting in a brief flight of fancy. “Past the Tippling Point”, the third movement, is a queasy tango that starts very slowly, then accelerates throughout to a frenetic climax before ending with a shaky bass finish. Finally, “The Feast Begins” brings a glorious and energetic end to the day.