| 作曲者 | Paul David Thomas (b. 1981) |
| タイトル | The Road Not Taken |
| 出版社 | Carl Fischer Music・カール・フィッシャー |
| 楽器編成 | men's choir (TB) and piano |
| 品番 | mds9781491168783 |
| 言語 | 英語 |
| 演奏時間 | 3分10秒 |
| 出版番号 | CM9829 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4911-6878-3 |
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This setting of Robert Frost’s iconic poem captures life’s journey as a series of choices, symbolized by diverging paths. The piece begins with a tentative piano introduction, reflecting the hesitation at a fork in the road. Text painting highlights the word “diverged” as the voices shift from unison to a perfect fifth, while the lyrical melody offers opportunities for expressive phrasing. The poet’s choice of the “road less traveled” unfolds with a mix of reflection and resolve, affirming that this decision “has made all the difference.” This timeless message resonates through both the music and text, offering a poignant exploration of choice and consequence.