Alison & Barbara have been collaborating again: each has written two pieces for each of the four seasons. Woven into most of these 16 pieces is a folk song - mainly English and German, but also Japanese, Chinese, Guatemalan and Maya! - bringing a further layer of atmosphere to the pieces. A variety of styles is used: contemporary lyric, jazzy, symphonic rock, afro-cuban dance rhythms. Two of the pieces are duets for one piano, four hands. Mostly early advanced/Gr.6-7.