By Catherine Rollin Recital Suite Series Catherine Rollin’s The
Grand Canyon celebrates one of the greatest wonders of the
world. Written in three movements, it begins with "Canyon
Sunrise," a piece that depicts a peaceful sunrise through its
lyrical melody and lush harmonies. The second movement, "Bright
Angel Trail," uses swing rhythm to illustrate the swaying
movement of horses as they make their way down into the canyon
on this popular trail. The final movement, "The Canyon’s Raging
River," alternates between a swiftly flowing melody and crashing
chords to illustrate the different moods of the Colorado River
as it runs through the canyon.