Celebrate the new life that spring brings in this work that is based on a Langston Hughes text and features a baritone soloist, call and response phrases between upper and lower voices, and finally a layered gospel-style sectionwith sopranos floating on top with the text “in time of silver rain when spring and life are new.” A companion work to “When Storms Arise” (HL08711567) and “Didn't It Rain” (HL08711568).Duration: ca. 4:00.