Forest Refuge Music Studio



Elogio del Agua

John Ridgway Walker

Three images of southern Chile inspired by the poetry of Gabriela Mistral 

I. Neblina 2:24
II. Lluviología 2:30
III. Río Laja 3:56

About the Composition

Elogio del Agua means "In Praise of Water" in Spanish. This orchestral work connects three short movements each describing in turn Mist, Rain, and River.

1. Mist
        fl, ob, strings

2. A Study of Rain
        pic, fl, ob, bsn, strings, woodblock

3. The River Laja
        fl, eng  hn, cl, bs cl, bsn
        tpt, tbn, tba,
        strings
        gong, snare, timps, harp, celeste

To Order

Elogio del Agua

Complete score & set of parts      US$55

Individual movements     US$ 25 each

   I. Neblina 2:24

   II. Lluviología 2:30

   III. Río Laja 3:56

Contact:  ForestRefuge@mi.cl