Written in 1969, Songs of Abelard relects on the life of the French philosopher and theologian, Peter Abelard, and his beloved, Heloise, an abbess. The music was originally written for a Martha Graham ballet entitled, A Time of Snow. The songs were a part of the ballet performance. Instrumentation: Medium or High Voice: 1.1.1.1: 1.1.1.1: Timp.Perc: Pno.Hp: Str