For thousands of years amid turmoil and grandeur the Nile River has remained a stable and life-giving presence in the land of Egypt. Michael Sweeney hints at sounds from these ancient times as he depicts dances of celebration awe-inspiring pyramids invasions and conquest over foreign armies. Brief solos with delicate accompaniments counterbalance bold themes and powerful percussion statements i…

Includes: Wilderness Scenes River of the Ancients Kinesis Dialogues (for Winds and Percussion) Out of the Shadows Pictures at an Exhibition Distant Thunder of the Sacred Forest Down by the Salley Gardens Fires of Mazama Ancient Voices and Imperium.