A spectacularly sweeping score, Forrest's most expansive work to date. Written on the 225th anniversary of Haydn's similarly themed masterpiece, this 72-minute oratorio explores the wonders of our planet through a dazzling variety of musical expressions for chorus, orchestra, and soprano and baritone soloists.

Designed as a symphonic masterwork, the scoring nevertheless keeps choral parts accessible by sharing the load with two soloists, using only reasonable divisi, remaining consistent in repeated sections, and making significant use of reprises and refrains to limit the total amount of material to be learned. Rehearsal Tracks (available from the publisher) will also greatly aid learning the choral parts. The work is designed to be performed without intermission but can be performed in two halves if necessary.

141-page choral score, perfect-bound for durability, with soft-touch matte laminate film cover.