Song for 2 altos, viola obligato, guitar and bass
Ever since I first heard the Seldom Scene’s recording of “Were you there?” I have always associated Easter (and church music in general) with Bluegrass Music. Â Perhaps that’s what begat my traditional Easter meal of fried chicken and bourbon. Â This piece is a sort of Country-Classified Bluegrass Ballad for two altos.
Here’s the recording session: