“The Solitary Reaper” is based on William Wordsworth’s famous 1807 poem of the same name, which describes a Highland woman harvesting grain and singing a beautiful, melancholy song that moves the observer.
Scoring
Chorus (SATB) with Organ, Piano or Keyboard or Chamber Ensemble
Flute Clarinet in A Harp Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Violoncello Double Bass