Gloriana

At the opening of Act II of the opera "Gloriana", Queen Elizabeth I is on a state visit to the city of Norwich. After a formal address of welcome, she is entertained by a Masque. To these unaccompanied Choral Dances, dancers representing time and concord, country girls, and young rustics and fishermen all pay homage and tribute to the Queen.
Instrumentation:
mixed choir (SATB) a cappella