3) Samuel Barber was a prolific song composer, producing over 100 works for voice and piano. autour de ton intervalle. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Your help is greatly appreciated! est tout 13, no. Whats it like to be down here, looking up at the stars? 1943), "Sure on this shining night" [ SATB chorus and piano ], from Nocturnes, no. Anonymous German Translation, Solitary Hotel, Op. Or perhaps have an upcoming event that youd like us to feature? 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). Unlike his earlier collection of Three Songs, op. Sure on This Shining Night, Op. 41 (Despite and Still), No. Original German Text by Georg Heym (1887-1912), Puisque tout passe, Op. From the lyrical canonical lines that intertwine with the pulsating chordal-style piano accompaniment to the magical textures that Barber creates. I Hear an Army, Op. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, . Billed annually at $39.99 View Official Scores licensed from print music publishers 3 (1969) Although perhaps most well-known for his orchestral works and concertos, Samuel Barber is also celebrated for his huge input into vocal and choral music. Sure on this shining nightI weep for wonder Unlike the composers earlier collection of Three Songs, op. 2, No. Is he weeping at the beauty of life, or at its brevity, or both? Where no storms come, In 1979, he had just moved into a new apartment in New York City and needed to call home. The Library of Congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. 45 (Three Songs), No. Barber, Samuel - Davies, W. H. (William Henry) - Rieger, Wolfram - Hampson, Thomas, Barber, Samuel - Joyce, James - Rieger, Wolfram - Hampson, Thomas, The Library of Congress Celebrates the Songs of America, Printable Timeline |1900 to 1949 |Timeline |Articles and Essays |The Library of Congress Celebrates the Songs of America |Digital Collections, - Singers has quickly established itself as an . 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. He was trying to reach Gian Carlo Menotti, whom he knew was visiting the apartment. High summer holds the earth. The melody fits seamlessly with the text in my opinion. WARNING: INTENSE LITERARY ANALYSIS FOLLOWS! [Partitura - Canto] Samuel Barber - Sure on the Shine Night. German Translation by Susan Perkins, Now I Have Fed and Eaten Up the Rose, Op. The lyrics are as follows: The level of lyricism that Barber achieves in this short song shows his seamless talent in composing for voices. 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. He complied and was rewarded with his telephone number! The late year lies down the north. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permission ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. from Three Songs, op. 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). Barber complied and was rewarded with his telephone number! 2, No. Is he weeping at the beauty of life, or at its brevity, or both? 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. This item used by permission of the copyright holder. Voulez-vous voir The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, "Barber Songs:A wonderful reminder of Barber's skill as a songwriter, in ideal performances", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sure_on_this_shining_night&oldid=1145577578, This page was last edited on 19 March 2023, at 22:09. Cest un point noir. Sure on this shining night (arr. Sure on this Shining Night Sheet music for Piano, Vocals (Piano-Voice) | Musescore.com Spring into savings: Get 65% OFF 02d: 01h: 14m: 14s View offer 00:00 / 02:04 Off 100% F, d Spring Sale 65% OFF Play the music you love without limits for just $9.99 $3.33/month. 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. Agee probably means the more intense idea of what the Bible calls lovingkindnessself-sacrificing acts of service motivated by love and compassion. Sure on this shining . 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.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. James Rufus Agee was an American novelist, journalist, poet, screenwriter and film critic. I dont. Barber composed over 100 works for voice and piano, with a majority still unpublished. Unlike his earlier collection of Three Songs, op. By Morten Lauridsen (1943-). So, Im puzzled. a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. 10 (Three Songs), No. 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 Users should consult the bibliographic information that accompanies each item for specific information. Text: James Stephens (1882-1950) The late year lies down the north. Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder wand'ring far alone Of shadows on the stars. And I have asked to be 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. Gustav Mahler Symphony No.2: Movement V, Gustav Mahler Symphony No.2: Movement IV, Gustav Mahler Symphony No.2: Movement III, Gustav Mahler Symphony No.2: Movement II, Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.2 Genesis & Movement I. However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realised that he could not recall the newly established phone number. Un cygne, Op. 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. 3 (Graves) Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 3 (Heym, trans. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 10, in which all three songs are set to poetry by James Joyce, Barber's Four Songs, op. High summer holds the earth. Text: Theodore Roethke (1908-1963) If you haven't already, please consider donating.Visitor donations keep us online and growing! The simple piano accompaniment keeps the waves of movement heading towards the end of the song. He weeps for wonder, wandering alone at night among the stars. No doubt the popularity of Sure on This Shining Night was amplified by Barbers frequent retelling of an anecdote that directly involved the song. SKU: MN0114146 . Gondwana Singers is an SATB choir for singers aged 14-16, including boys with newly changed or changing voices. The poem is written from the perspective of an older man walking outside on a summer night, reflecting back on his life. sound recording | Recorded at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, on December 7, 2004 (Date). Library of Congress ISSN 2771-876X. Dpart, Op. (Did you know you can help support us by turning off ad-blockers?) tendre enfant, sous la dalle, This movement Read more. The text for \"Sure on this Shining Night\" was based on an untitled lyric from James Agee's first published collection of poems, Permit Me Voyage (1934). This site uses cookies to give you the best possible experience. hearts all whole. Registered in England No. To date, Sure on This Shining Night remains a favorite among solo singers and choral ensembles. Manuscript/Mixed Material. Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from Chamber Music (1907) 10 pages. Sure on this shining nightcoralecintura.it/CCC . Chantons ce qui nous quitte avec amour et art; Meine Eidechse, mein lebhafter Schlngler, O boundless, boundless evening. 45 (Three Songs), No. Scoring: 2-Part Treble Choir + Piano. Where springs not fail, Solitary Hotel, 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. "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. from Four Songs, op. the 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. by Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791), Song Collection. He marvels at the vastness of the universe and feels alone yet comforted. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Print and download Sure on This Shining Night sheet music composed by Samuel Barber. Samuel Osmond Barber II (1910 1981) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator. never had any government or institutional funding, so if you Songs and Music, - Chaque dimanche, ton par ton, I wonder if Lauridsen et al even realized that Barbers lyrics did not constitute the entire original poem? la tremblante image un point rose Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. The late year lies down the north. Click here to learn more. Barber composed over 100 works for voice and piano, with a majority still unpublished. Stream Sure On This Shining Night (Barber) - Alto Part Left by ChoralTracks.com on desktop and mobile. 3 [sung text checked 1 time] de bonheur et de doute. . In 1979, Barber had just moved into a new apartment in New York City and needed to call home. Puisque tout passe, faisons la mlodie passagre; To learn more, see our Privacy Policy. of Op. 2 (1928) "Sure on this Shining Night" is the third song in the collection entitled Four Songs which was published by G. Schirmer in 1940. que son ombre qui tombe. 1 (Hopkins) Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from Chamber Music (1907) Sure On This Shining Night was part of a collection, Permit Me Voyage, published in 1934. So he contacted the operator for assistance. Sign-up for our newsletter and stay up to date on upcoming 'Song of America' events and new online resources! is a shining light. Barber, Samuel, 1910-1981, - Samuel Barber was a prolific song composer, having written over 100 works for voice and piano, the majority of which still remain unpublished. Our research has Everybody is sleeping. Quintessential Barber with its lyrical lines, "Sure on this Shining Night" has become one of the most frequently programmed songs both in the United States and Europe. quil soit bon, mon carillon, The song is still popular today and is regularly programmed and performed around the world. (Its interesting that the choral version is better-known than the art-song.) Sure on This Shining Night is the third song in the collection entitled Four Songs, which was published by G. Schirmer in 1940 as Barbers op. The sun is shining brightly. The arrangements were extremely popular and sold over a hundred thousand copies. 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. 5 (1951) 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. dans un vert pays. Contact Us | Mailing List | Privacy Policy, Michael Mofidian & Keval Shah - Pollock House, Michael Mofidian & Keval Shah - St John's Smith Square. 45 (Three Songs), No. Or was it an Annie Get Your Gun thing (anything Barber can do, I can do better)? Hearts all whole. German Translation by Susan Perkins. Well, for one thing, the stars cast shadows; there are obstacles in the way. je leur jette ma manne; High summer holds the earth. Thank you for visiting! the information here useful, please consider making a My Lizard (Wish For a Young Love), Op. 45 (Three Songs), No. 16 (1. Agee probably means the more intense idea of what the Bible calls lovingkindnessself-sacrificing acts of service motivated by love and compassion. Sure on This Shining Night (op. All is healed, all is health. 2003-2023 IPASource.com. 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. 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. This concert is the culmination of a two week National Choral School, which includes Gondwana's other choirs and offers an intensive two weeks of rehearsals, performances and workshops with the leading figures in Australian choral music.http://www.gondwanachoirs.com.au/ Anonymous German Translation, In the Wilderness, Op. 3 (1936) I weep for wonder 4 (Rilke) Along with Barber and Lauridsen at least two other composers have set these words to music. 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 songs opening phrase to confirm his identity. However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realized that he could not recall the newly established phone number. 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). Gondwana Singers is an SATB choir for singers aged 14-16, including boys with newly changed or changing voices. Instruments: Alto Voice, Soprano Voice, Piano Accompaniment. Sure on this shining night James Agee Sure on this shining night Of starmade shadows round, Kindness must watch for me This side the ground. This page is not available in other languages. Product Information Sure on This Shining Night composed by Samuel Barber - Digital Sheet Music Add to wish list At a Glance; Arrangement Details; Sure on This Shining Night has also been used by voice teachers to instruct singers in the art of producing a pianissimo cantilena vocal line. Manuscript/Mixed Material. And we all know, even if were extremely limited in our astronomical knowledge, that the stars dont really twinkle; that visual phenomenon is caused by fluctuations in the atmosphere. Samuel Osborne Barber II (March 9, 1910 January 23, 1981) was an American composer of orchestral, opera, choral, and piano music. Kindness must watch for me this side the ground. We use cookies for internal analytics and to earn much-needed advertising revenue. Published by Peermusic Composer/Artist : Morten Lauridsen Publisher : Peermusic Classical See all Morten Lauridsen sheet music lendroit sur la carte? Text: Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889). The song is still popular today and is regularly programmed and performed around the world. donation. Its hard to say. 2 (1969) Anonymous German Translation, A Nun Takes the Veil, Op. The foregoing is at least one way to look at the poem but if you feel that my explanations have in any way destroyed your perceptions of the text, throw it out and go with what you think it all means. Besides, when I look at Lauridsens catalog I dont see a lot of textual source overlap, aside from Latin religious texts and I dont think that counts in this context. Barber and Agee became close friends over time, with Barber also setting Agees Knoxville: Summer of 1915. celle qui nous dsaltre aura de nous raison. Sure on this Shining Night was based on an untitled lyric from James Agees first published collection of poems under the title Permit Me Voyage. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 41 (Despite and Still), No. 1 2, 1927 by Samuel Barber, 1910-1981, Song Collection. However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realized that he could not recall the newly established phone number. So we dont see the stars as they really are as long as were in this life, looking up at them. Please contact: Performing Arts Reading Room. 3 (1972) 1 (1937) 3 (Rilke) What I havent parsed is what Lauridsen is trying to accomplish in adopting the same section of the poem that Barber did? 10 (Three Songs), No. Dpart, Op. As you note, Description of Elysium is dense poetry. Although perhaps most well-known for his orchestral works and concertos, Samuel Barber is also celebrated for his huge input into vocal and choral music. He did so and was rewarded with the phone number. High summer holds the earth. Czesaw Miosz (1911-2004) Emily Ezust, Founder. Samuel Barber - Sure On This Shining Night arr. 45 (Three Songs), No. 5485276. 4 (1951) by Samuel Barber (1910-1981), Song Collection. 1 (1927) To learn how to opt out of cookies, please visit this site. 13, 1937-40 Part of the popularity of Sure on this Shining Night has also come from Barbers anecdote of the song which he told frequently. Its ripped from the middle of a longer poem titled Description of Elysium by Agee, who is much better known as a screenwriter, film critic, novelist and journalist than he is as a poet. Sheet music arranged for Piano/Vocal, and Singer Pro in G Major (transposable). Lauridsen is a good enough composer that I suspect he could made the phone book sing. Quintessential Barber with its lyrical lines, "Sure on this Shining Night" has become one of the most frequently programmed songs both in the United States and Europe. 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. In this post I discuss two of the versions, but first I have to talk about the text itself. found This side the ground. Where the green swell is in the havens dumb, 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. 3 (1951) 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Hearts all whole. Soon the glow. Samuel Osmond Barber II (1910 - 1981) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as Text: Robert Graves (1895-1985) 13) for chorus. (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.) 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Barber, Samuel - Sure on This Shinning Night. But I thought it was pretty cool to track this eminent composers love life IRT, as the kids say.). Of the published songs, Barber's "Sure on this Shining Night" (from Four Songs, op. Wandring far alone of shadows on the stars. Ill hold Graves Midwinter Songs as an example. Dors au fond de lalle, from Three Songs, op. 10 (Three Songs), No. In fact, if that very unlikely event happens, I certainly will ask that question. Silvestri and Gjeilo Add a Twist to the Phoenix Story, A Couple of Roses from Morten LauridsenLa Rose Complete and Dirait-On. 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. has also come from Barbers anecdote of the song which he told frequently. Suddenly there. 10, in which all three songs are set to poetry by James Joyce, Barbers Four Songs features the texts of four different poets. 45 (Three Songs), No. 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. PDF fileIt is afternoon in Crossways. If you would like to use our texts and translations, please click here for more information. With Rue My Heart is Laden, Op. In the 1940s, he was one of the most influential film critics in the U.S. Oxford Lieder Limited is a company limited by guarantee. 1 (1951) Suggested credit line: Library of Congress, Music Division. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Peermusic Classical. Poetry was . hearts all whole. I have desired to go Text: A. E. Housman (1859-1936) After wading through a fair amount of blather I can say at least a few things with at least some certainty: The text of the two pieces, one by Samuel Barber and one by Morten Lauridsen, is not the complete poem. Text: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), from pomes franais. Agee died very young, at 46, but this poem was published 20 years before that. Sure on this shining night, op.13 no.3 is an art song by composer Samuel Barber from his 1938 song cycle Four Songs. And a few lilies blow.

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