This colorful, varied trio of settings for advanced ensemble was composed along with seven other works during a 10 week period over the summer of 2002, to be premiered in an all-Szymko program entitled a “A Choral Conspiracy” — mixed chorus settings of mystical poets featuring unconventional accompanying forces; e.g., bassoon trio, marimba ensemble, contrabass, singing bowl, accordion.

In “Invitation to the Dance,” beer bottles, and hard shoe dancer accompany Daniel Ladinsky’s renderings of the poetry of the Sufi mystic, Hafiz. No.1, “Where is the Door to the Tavern” is a rowdy, polyphonic celebration of under everything as a potential “door to god.” No.2, “Until,”— an introspective a cappella meditation features a poignant alto section solo. No.3, “The God Who Only Knows Four Words” is playful, fun, highly rhythmic with soprano soli (2) and presents an opportunity for dance
collaboration.