Séamas de Barra manages to capture the beauty and vitality of Spring in all its fullness in this exhilarating work for SSAA choir. The piece features versions in both Irish and English, the beautiful text given musical brio from start to finish. The energy and excitement of nature’s awakening is depicted in the music with infectious syncopated rhythms and sonorous harmony. Homophonic sections are contrasted in texture by moments of tune-and-accompaniment and polyphony to great effect and the clever use of form aids the learning of the work. Here we have a stunning work which showcases the female voice choir at its full potential; an excellent addition to any concert or festival programme.