The sun rises slowly over the Australian desert. The trees creak and the insects begin their day, darting about, looking for food. In the distance, grey clouds darken.

Thunder booms across the land. The rain ceases, the sun sets.

Night falls.

Desert Rain was commissioned by Stefanie Farrands, winner of the Freedman Award 2016.

Instrumentation: viola and percussion. Percussion: bass drum, small high-pitched suspended cymbal, marimba, 5 temple blocks

Duration: 5 minutes