Ave Maria alla “Bluegrass”

This work is for female chorus and piano which is a composer’s 4thwork of "Ave Maria." In the middle of the song, it has a country-blues-like melody so it has named “alla Bluegrass.” At the second half of the song, option of harmonica is added and that makes this song very unique. However, songs are not necessary a country style and it starts with a slow andante, which gives a little bit of sorrowful image. Hideki CHIHARA's free music minded is attractive.