Caerle Un Rayo ​(“Struck By Lightning”) is a piece about the vibrant power of a thunderstorm. The piece begins with a dramatic burst of energy in the strings and woodwinds, leading to a powerful rising motif in the brass. When the music reaches the height of its intensity, the orchestra backs away, transitioning to a quiet and gentle melody in the harp and glockenspiel. ​This section represents the experience of calm before a storm, slowly building until it culminates in the final outburst of the opening material.

Scored for: 2,2,2,2 - 4,2,3,1 - Timp + 3 Perc., Harp, Piano, Vl 1, Vl 2, Vla, VC, DB