Composer Dominick DiOrio has been called "a forward-thinking young composer, ready to tackle anything" and this exciting piece definitely falls under "anything." Written for the virtuosic Houston Chamber Choir and their artistic director, Robert Simpson, this piece makes use of a virtuosic marimba player as well as choir. All musicians must be able to produce a stark pianissimo and a flexible and powerful fortissimo, all with exceptional tonal clarity and expressive declamation of the poerty. Du...