I Want to Fly! is the central, celebratory chorus from "Saint George and the Dragon," an oratorio for young voices by Timothy Michael Powell, with lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri. The work turns the traditional legend of St. George upside down by featuring a young, budding scientist, Princess Sabra, who encounters a friendly dragon, Ascalon. Together, they must convince the teenaged knight, George, that the dragon means no harm. "Saint George and the Dragon" received an enthusiastic standing ovation at its 2013 world premiere in at Lincoln Center. New York Concert Reviews called the premiere, a "stand-out performance."
GMEA District 7 HS Honor Chorus
