: Critics describe the work as "wonderfully atmospheric" and as fulfilling to perform as it is to listen to. Emotional Impact

at the midway point, creating a "gentle susurration" of sound. Vocal Demands

have praised Ešenvalds' "impressive command and variety of musical language" within the piece. Hyperion Records Where to Find the Score The full score is published by Musica Baltica

highlighted how Ešenvalds' "character rather than ego" dominates the setting, responding deeply to the purpose of the words. Technical Merit : Music publications like Choir & Organ

: The music is often called "mystical," serving as a perfect complement to the text's expressions of love and mourning. BBC Music Magazine