The composer Giacinto Scelsi writes of this work: 'PWYLL is a Druid name. Music speaks for itself, of course, but to give it an extra-musical interpretation, PWYLL might perhaps suggest the image of a priest calling the angels at sunset.'
Difficulty guide: 7
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).