The Little Girl of Rain

This highly atmospheric piece imagines that the rain lashing down outside is actually a little girl, full of secrets and mystery, tapping on the window pane and asking to come in.

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Credits

Music by:
Jonathan Dove
Text by:
Alasdair Middleton

Performance track

Singers:
National Youth Choir of Great Britan Boys' Youth Choir
Conductor:
Greg Hallam
Accompanist:
Ruairi Edwards

Backing track

Pianist:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Contemporary Classical
Tempo:
Steadily moving. Minim = 72
Time Signature:
2/2
Key Signature:
G# Minor
Tonality:
Minor
Range:
E#4 - C#5
Published by:
Peters Edition Limited, London
Piano Supporting Melody:
No