A key theme of Schubert's Erlkonig is the frequent persepctive changes between the father, son, and Erlkonig. These narrative shifts result in dramatic changes in the musical drama as the child's tone becoming increasingly panicked as the father ignores his pleas, and, rather perversely, the Erlkonig becomes more alluring and seductive.

In my original sextet version of through the night, I predominantly wrote from the perspective of the father. As a father of two young boys, I felt like this allowed me to connect with the importance of listening to the most vulnerable amongst us and, specifically for me, my own children.

With this new imagining, I want to expand on the perspective manipulation to write not only from the viewpoint of the father, but also from the view point of the Erlkonig. To accomplish  a piece of music, written three ways, with sections that are interchangeable between each version. This will allow you as the conductor to assemble the work that you feel best fits your ensemble, concert, and artistic interests.