Mayflower Libretto.pdf

NI 6349 is a musical composition by Philip Sawyers, titled "Mayflower on the Sea of Time", performed by the English Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Kenneth Woods. The libretto is written by Philip Groom, with additional text by Philip Sawyers, Walt Whitman, and Peter Sutton. The story is based on the journey of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims who sailed to America in 1620. The composition is divided into four parts: Persecution and Journey, Arrival in the New World, Survival and Making our Community, and Our New World. The characters include the Narrators, Captain Christopher Jones, Susanna White, Edward Winslow, Samoset, Oceanus, Peregrine, Squanto, and the Chorus. The music depicts the Pilgrims' escape from persecution, their journey across the ocean, their arrival in the New World, and their struggles to survive and build a new community. The text includes prayers, songs, and reflections on the Pilgrims' experiences, with quotes from Walt Whitman and other sources. The composition features a range of musical styles and moods, from dramatic and intense to peaceful and reflective.