Whispering of Fields Unsown captures the poignant essence of Wilfred Owen’s powerful poetry from World War I, especially the evocative text of “Futility.” Commissioned by a consortium of schools from the Western and Northwestern divisions of CBDNA, this piece gracefully balances the darker undertones of war with a profound sense of gentleness and beauty.

Program Notes

“Whispering of Fields Unsown” was commissioned by a consortium of schools representing the Western and Northwestern divisio...