Elgar – As torrents in summer (1896)

Edward Elgar’s “As Torrents in Summer” is an emotive unaccompanied choral piece, forming part of his cantata “King Olaf,” composed in 1896. Demonstrating Elgar’s late-Romantic prowess in English choral music, the work poignantly captures the transient nature of life through lush harmonies and expressive melodies, reflecting the composer’s ability to convey profound emotions in a concise musical setting.