Andrew was asked to compose something for the whole school to perform
On March 5, 1967, Andrew met with the Music Master who wanted a piece for the whole school to perform, involving soloists, a choir, and an orchestra; he suggested setting poems from Vachel Lindsay's 'The Congo' to music, which Andrew proposed to Tim Rice. Although Tim was hesitant about writing for young students, he was intrigued by the idea of a pop cantata. They explored various themes, initially dismissing a Bible story, considering King Richard I and his minstrel Blondel, and briefly favouring a James Bond theme.
Andrew was asked to compose something for the whole school to perform
On March 5, 1967, Andrew met with the Music Master who wanted a piece for the whole school to perform, involving soloists, a choir, and an orchestra; he suggested setting poems from Vachel Lindsay's 'The Congo' to music, which Andrew proposed to Tim Rice. Although Tim was hesitant about writing for young students, he was intrigued by the idea of a pop cantata. They explored various themes, initially dismissing a Bible story, considering King Richard I and his minstrel Blondel, and briefly favouring a James Bond theme.
