3 [sung text checked 1 time] Ill hold Graves Midwinter Songs as an example. Sure on this Shining Night was based on an untitled lyric from James Agee's first published collection of poems under the title Permit Me Voyage. It is surmised here: In 1979, Barber had just moved into a new apartment in New York city and needed to call home. Everybody is sleeping. Instruments: Alto Voice, Soprano Voice, Piano Accompaniment. This item used by permission of the copyright holder. German Translation by Susan Perkins, Now I Have Fed and Eaten Up the Rose, Op. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Hes out at night at a time when the late year lies down the north, so winter is past, and high summer holds the earth. One might think, then, that the reference is simply to the season, but he also says all is healed, all is health and hearts all whole. Those phrases seem to indicate that he himself is also in the summer of his life. comme un glissant tableau; Retrieved from the Library of Congress, . High summer holds the earth. je me chauffe pour mrir mon carillon. And I have asked to be Apparently (Im always a little suspicious of these too-good-to-be-true tales), in 1979 Samuel Barber had just moved into a new apartment in New York City and gotten a different phone number. 2, No. 13) for chorus. Sure on this shining night of star made shadows round, The sun is shining brightly. 3 (Heym, trans. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder Wand'ring far alone of shadows on the stars. Sure on this shining night, op.13 no.3 is an art song by composer Samuel Barber from his 1938 song cycle Four Songs. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) To date, \"Sure on this Shining Night\" remains a favorite among solo singers and choral ensembles alike. Maybe if I ever get to meet Lauridsen Ill ask him why he chose that section of Description of Elysium. Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder Wandering far alone Of shadows on the stars. He was away from home and needed to call there and speak to his houseguest, the composer Gian Carlo Menotti, but he couldnt remember the new number. SKU: MN0114146 . Share, download and print free sheet music for piano, guitar, flute and more with the world's largest community of sheet music creators, composers, performers, music teachers, students, beginners, artists and other musicians with over 1,000,000 sheet digital music to play, practice, learn and enjoy. 2 (Housman). However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realized that he couldnt recall the newly established phone number. Tombeau dans un parc, Op. Published by Peermusic Composer/Artist : Morten Lauridsen Publisher : Peermusic Classical See all Morten Lauridsen sheet music Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Rain Has Fallen, Op. The late year lies down the north. 13). (Standard Restriction). We use cookies for internal analytics and to earn much-needed advertising revenue. Sure on this shining night Of star made shadows round, Kindness must watch for me This side the ground. He weeps for wonder, wandering alone at night among the stars. Robert Frost and Randall Thompsons Frostiana (with other rabbit trails along the way). The Library of Congress would like to learn more about these materials and would like to hear from individuals or institutions that have any additional information or know of their history. Text: Jerzy Harsymowicz (1933-1999), trans. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 10 (Three Songs), No. "Sure on this Shining Night" was composed by Samuel Barber and features the poetry of James Agee. The song's structure resembles that of songs crafted by 19th-century masters such as Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann, especially in the dexterous use of canonic principals (in which Brahms excelled) and in the use of the pulsating chordal-style accompaniment, as found in Schmann's \"Ich grolle nicht\" (from Dichterliebe, 1840). Anonymous German Translation, Solitary Hotel, Op. No doubt the popularity of Sure on This Shining Night was amplified by Barbers frequent retelling of an anecdote that directly involved the song. But, she said, she was very fond of Sure on This Shining Night. Could Barber sing the opening phrase? Agee died very young, at 46, but this poem was published 20 years before that. Chaque dimanche, ton par ton, 4 (Joyce) The level of lyricism that Barber achieves in this short song shows his seamless talent in composing for voices. Text: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), from pomes franais. Un cygne, Op. In 1979, Barber had just moved into a new apartment in New York City and needed to call home. Browse our 3 arrangements of "Sure on This Shining Night." Sheet music is available for Piano, Voice, Alto Voice and 3 others with 4 scorings in 3 genres. The written permission of the copyright owners and/or other rights holders (such as holders of publicity and/or privacy rights) is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions. The lyrics are as follows: The level of lyricism that Barber achieves in this short song shows his seamless talent in composing for voices. In this post I discuss two of the versions, but first I have to talk about the text itself. One of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century; music critic Donal Henahan stated, Probably no other American composer has ever enjoyed such early, such persistent and such long-lasting acclaim. Wikipedia. 41, 1968 By Samuel Barber, 1910-1981, Song Collection. The late year lies down the north. 45 (Three Songs), No. Have you read something interesting about Song in Americain a book or magazine, or online? 3 (Joyce) Quil soit doux, quil soit bon; A Green Lowland of Pianos, Op. The Daisies, Op. Sure on this Shining Night by James Agee is by far my favorite poem. Puisque tout passe, Op. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 2, No. Dpart, Op. High summer holds the earth. 45 (Three Songs), No. He was trying to reach his partner, Gian Carlo Menotti, at the apartment. 16 (1. 3 (1969) His one volume of poetry, Permit Me Voyage,was published in 1934. Agee died very young, at 46, but this poem was published 20 years before that. Well, for one thing, the stars cast shadows; there are obstacles in the way. Anonymous German Translation, A Nun Takes the Veil, Op. on fera le chant de lt 45 (Three Songs), No. un point rose Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mlodies, (etc. This movement Read more. Barber complied and was rewarded with his telephone number! 41 (Despite and Still), No. Users should consult the bibliographic information that accompanies each item for specific information. Sure on This Shining Night $12.95 - See more - Buy online Lead time before shipment : 24 hours - In Stock (for Soprano, Tenor and Piano). To quote again from the excellent source referenced above: But perhaps it is as a songwriter that Barber is at his most Romantic and impassioned. I must include an anecdote here about Barbers version of the song. 41 (Despite and Still), No. aux Valaisans des Valaisannes. Whats left for us here, this side the ground, that is, before were buried inthe ground, is kindness, which isnt the trivial idea we sometimes think it is: paying the toll for the person behind you in line, for instance. Wandring far alone of shadows on the stars. 4 (1969) je noffrirais ton tombeau He did so and was rewarded with the phone number. Barber eventually met and formed a lasting friendship with the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, but it was not until after he set Agee's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 in 1948. "Sure on this Shining Night" has also been used by voice teachers, including Marinka Gurewich, to instruct singers in the art of producing a pianissimo cantilena vocal line. 10 (Three Songs), No. Emily Ezust, Founder. The song is still popular today and is regularly programmed and performed around the world. The late year lies down the north. The Daisies, Op. The simple piano accompaniment keeps the waves of movement heading towards the end of the song. This catalog data provides the details known to the Library of Congress regarding the corresponding items and may assist users in making independent assessments of the legal status of these items as related to their desired uses. 3 (1972) 10, in which all three songs are set to poetry by James Joyce, Barbers Four Songs features the texts of four different poets. Lauridsen is a good enough composer that I suspect he could made the phone book sing. Barber and Agee were contemporaries, and Barber was a true lover of poetry: Throughout Barbers life, the composer was never without a volume or two of poetry at his bedside. Song Collection. Sure on this shining night of star made shadows round, Kindness must watch for me this side the ground. . Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) That ancestry is clear in the score. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Hearts all whole. (I was going to say that the poem must have really struck a chord with them, but I decided not to do that.) Anonymous German Translation, In the Wilderness, Op. Now I Have Fed and Eaten Up the Rose, Op. [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]. Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from Chamber Music (1907) Silvestri and Gjeilo Add a Twist to the Phoenix Story, A Couple of Roses from Morten LauridsenLa Rose Complete and Dirait-On. 13 features the texts of four different poets. Barber complied and was rewarded with his telephone number!Anecdotes aside, Barber must have appreciated the song's warm reception for nearly thirty years later he arranged \"Sure on this Shining Night\" (along with \"A Nun Takes the Veil,\" also from Four Songs, op. One of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century; music critic Donal Henahan stated, "Probably no other American composer has ever enjoyed such early, such persistent and such long-lasting acclaim." Wikipedia Art Songs So he called directory assistance, but the operator was reluctant to give out that information; she apparently thought that he was some celebrity stalker and not actually Barber himself. The Coolin) James Stephens SATB (passing AB divisi) acap 1942 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. I doubt that he was plagued with thoughts of lifes shortness while he was in his mid-twenties, but who knows? 2 (Harsymowicz, trans. bien me russit, ce sera Was Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair a real person? 10 (Three Songs), No. Visit Samuel Barber's profile, and check out his catalogue of songs, on the Song of America website! [2] The song has been recorded by sopranos Roberta Alexander, Elly Ameling, Martina Arroyo, Barbara Bonney, Greta Bradman, Barbara Hendricks, and Cheryl Studer; mezzo-sopranos Sasha Cooke and Marilyn Horne; baritone Gerald Finley; tenors Thomas Hampson, Stuart Skelton, and Robert White; and choral ensembles Conspirare, The Esoterics, the Choir of Ormond College, and the Cambridge University Chamber Choir.[3]. I really doubt that explanation, because Barbers fame is an instrumental composer, while Lauridsens is as choral composer. 1 (Rilke) 2 (1969) Atlanta Master Chorale performed Sure on This Shining Night by Samuel Barber at our Rain or Shine concert on May 4, 2019 at the Schwartz Center for Performin. Word count: 56, This website began in 1995 as a personal project by Emily Ezust, who has No doubt the popularity of "Sure on the Shining Night" was amplified by Barber's frequent retelling of an anecdote that directly involved the song. Pages: 4. He is one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century: music critic Donal Henahan stated that \"Probably no other American composer has ever enjoyed such early, such persistent and such long-lasting acclaim.\"Please support my channel:https://ko-fi.com/bartjebartmansSure on this Shining Night arr. Sure on This Shining Night. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) But I thought it was pretty cool to track this eminent composers love life IRT, as the kids say.). from Three Songs, op. 2 (1935) Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Or was it an Annie Get Your Gun thing (anything Barber can do, I can do better)? " Sure on this shining night Of star made shadows round, Kindness must watch for me This side the ground. After the riotous Scherzo, this movement Read more, Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.2 (Movement III) Movement III Also composed in the summer of 1893, the third movement was originally labelled as the second movement, as it bears many similarities to Todtenfeier. If you haven't already, please consider donating.Visitor donations keep us online and growing! for Choir & Piano (1940) Bartje Bartmans 87K subscribers Subscribe 946 150K views 5 years ago Samuel Osborne Barber II (March 9, 1910 - January. Wandering far alone 4 (Rilke) hearts all whole. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permission ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. Miosz) ), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive): Availabletranslations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable): This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.Line count: 12 German Translation by Karl Dietrich Grwe, Le cloche chante, Op. Of starmade shadows round, . 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. of Op. Barber (Samuel), A Green Lowland of Pianos, Op. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) To date, "Sure on this Shining Night" remains a favorite among solo singers and choral ensembles alike. Receive our newsletter for the latest news, events and more. 1 (Stephens) This site uses cookies to give you the best possible experience. sound recording | Recorded at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, on December 7, 2004 (Date). And heres a nice performance of the Barber version by a choir of 14-16-year-olds: Do you think it is coincidence that Lauridsen and Barber landed on exactly the same set of lyrics from Description of Elysium? ExploreComposersPoets & AuthorsSongsArtistsVideosRecordingsSWAP'raUsing our Texts & Translations. 13 (Four Songs), No. by Samuel Barber (1910-1981), Song Collection. German Translation by Susan Perkins. 10 (Three Songs), No. There are many versions of it floating around on the InternetI prefer the low-voice setting, for tenor or baritone, but the soprano soloist versions are also lovely. Hearts all whole. Manuscript/Mixed Material. Hearts all whole. Sure on This Shining Night is one of the composers most famous and most frequently programmed contributions to the genre. Anecdotes aside, Barber must have appreciated the songs warm reception, for nearly 30 years later he arranged Sure on This Shining Night for chorus (along with A Nun Takes the Veil, also from Four Songs, op. Dont want to get all People magazine here! Barber eventually met and formed a lasting friendship with the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, but that was not until after he set Agees Knoxville, Summer of 1915 in 1948. lendroit sur la carte? As you note, Description of Elysium is dense poetry. Kindness must watch for me this side the ground. Text: Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889). Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 2 (1951) This side the ground. However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realized that he could not recall the newly established phone number. Barber and Agee were contemporaries, and Barber was a true lover of poetry: Throughout Barbers life, the composer was never without a volume or two of poetry at his bedside. . 1 (1951) Or perhaps have an upcoming event that youd like us to feature? un espace mouvant. Text: Robert Graves (1895-1985) Samuel Osmond Barber II (1910 - 1981) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator. The composer contacted the operator for assistance who initially refused to provide Barber with the number, but confessed that she possessed a "weakness" for "Sure on this Shining Night" and requested that Barber sing the song's opening phrase to confirm his identity. Suddenly there. 1 (1972) Puisque tout passe, faisons la mlodie passagre; Sure on this shining night (arr. The late year lies down the north. Print and download Sure on This Shining Night sheet music composed by Samuel Barber. (The article I read said that No doubt the popularity ofSure on this Shining Night was amplified by Barbers frequent retelling of an anecdote that directly involved the song. Hmmm.). 2 (Rilke) Barber, Samuel - Sure on This Shinning Night. 1943), "Sure on this shining night" [ SATB chorus and piano ], from Nocturnes, no. https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200182573/. found 13) for chorus. The work's text is taken from James Agee 's poem "Descriptions of Elysium" which was published in his 1934 poetry collection Permit Me Voyage by the Yale Series of Younger Poets. From the lyrical canonical lines that intertwine with the pulsating chordal-style piano accompaniment to the magical textures that Barber creates. 4 (1951) Manuscript/Mixed Material. I dont particularly like the Midwinter Songs as poetry, but Lauridsen did a wonderful job with them. Where the green swell is in the havens dumb, 3 (1936) 10, in which all three songs are set to poetry by James Joyce, Barber's Four Songs, op. 3) Samuel Barber was a prolific song composer, producing over 100 works for voice and piano. Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from the German of Gottfried Keller Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200182573/. 1 (1937) High summer holds the earth. 2 Voulez-vous voir set (Op.13) and is widely regarded as one of his finest contributions to the genre. Text: William Henry Davies (1871-1940) This is in part due to the fact that my favorite composer, Samuel Barber, has a beautiful, breathtaking arrangement of this song. So we dont see the stars as they really are as long as were in this life, looking up at them. de bonheur et de doute. soyons plus vite que le rapide dpart. Text: A. E. Housman (1859-1936) An English translation by Faith J. Cormier, A Swan, is available on Emily Ezusts website http://www.recmusic.org/lieder. is a shining light. 13, No. Barber complied and was rewarded with his telephone number!, You might also enjoyNathan Jones:I Would Live in Your Love, Your email address will not be published. Unlike the composers earlier collection of Three Songs, op. In his impeccable choice of song texts, Barber was drawn to a wide variety of contemporary writers. (Song of America: Samuel Barber) I am therefore going to assume that Barber was familiar with Agees entire poem and very mindfully and deliberately selected the lines that he used for the song. Songs and Music, - "Sure on this Shining Night" is the third song in the collection entitled Four Songs which was published by G. Schirmer in 1940. Text: James Stephens (1882-1950) Meine Eidechse, mein lebhafter Schlngler, O boundless, boundless evening. The arrangements were extremely popular and sold over a hundred thousand copies. The text for Sure on this Shining Night was based on an untitled lyric from James Agees first published collection of poems, Permit Me Voyage (1934). Your help is greatly appreciated! The same portion of the same poem was also set to music by composer Morten Lauridsen, as one of the four texts in his Nocturnes (2005). She initially refused to provide him with the number, but then confessed that she had a weakness for Sure on This Shining Night. She asked Barber to sing the songs opening phrase to confirm his identity. as necessary to his existence as oxygen. The ever-developing texture moves in ebbs and flows across the voices, creating waves of small climaxes. In his impeccable choice of song texts, Barber was drawn to a wide variety of contemporary writers. (, Whats it like to be down here, looking up at the stars? The composer contacted the operator for assistance who initially refused to provide Barber with the number, but confessed that she possessed a \"weakness\" for \"Sure on this Shining Night\" and requested that Barber sing the song's opening phrase to confirm his identity. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. (One description I read that I did like, amidst the blather, said that we could imagine ourselves walking through a pine forest at night, with the starlight shining through the branches.) 3 (1938) Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Text: James Agee (1909-1955) Sure on this shining night Of starmade shadows round, Kindness must watch for me This side the ground. By Morten Lauridsen (1943-). 1 (Hopkins) Barber and Agee became close friends over time, with Barber also setting Agee's Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from Chamber Music (1907) The brilliance of "Sure on this Shining Night" lies in its long, seamlessly lyrical canonical lines, initiated by the voice and followed immediately by the piano. Of the published songs, Barber's "Sure on this Shining Night" (from Four Songs, op. Kindness must watch for me So there it is. 13, No. qui cet tre ajoute Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as PDF fileIt is afternoon in Crossways. (I have been unable to find a wedding date for them, but do know that they were not husband and wife in 2018 when they attended a gala for the LA Master Chorale together. Its hard to say. To learn how to opt out of cookies, please visit this site. English Translation Christopher Middleton (b. comme ce cygne qui nage, 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Billed annually at $39.99 View Official Scores licensed from print music publishers Well, for one thing, the stars cast shadows; there are obstacles in the way.

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