This cycle is a setting of three contrasting poems by Latin-American poets Leopoldo Lugones, Rube en Dari io and Jose e Marti i. 'Olas Grises' uses evocative rain and sea imagery to meditate on the nature of life and death. Set as a lyrical, quasi-strophic song, these images are portrayed through the opening percussion raindrop motive and the moaning vocal line used throughout the movement. 'Nocturno' is a frantic soliloquy set as an extended opera scene. The opening recitative is followed by a surreal aria. This is followed by a re-statement of both sections. 'Suen no Despierto' is a short poem about the contrasting images of a waking dream. Based on a fragment of the lullaby 'Nanita Nana,' heard in its entirety at the opening, the song is a set of three variations, followed by a coda, which portray these various images. Three Spanish Songs was commissioned by Michael Haithcock and the University of Michigan Symphony Band. This is the recital/rehearsal version of this piece. The vocal solo with wind ensemble accompaniment is also available (00-29639/$150)

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	Three Spanish Ballades (Choral Octavo) (SSA) (Choir); Latin; Multicultural; Secular; #YL00-WBCH9368 By Eugene Butler
	Three Spanish Songs (for Soprano and Wind Ensemble) (Conductor Score & Parts) (Vocal Solo) (Concert Band); Latin; #YL00-29638 By Matthew Tommasini
	Three Spanish Songs (for Soprano and Wind Ensemble) (Conductor Score) (Vocal Solo) (Concert Band); Latin; #YL00-29638S By Matthew Tommasini