Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Recorded at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, on December 7, 2004 (Date). Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from Chamber Music (1907) 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. All is healed, all is health. Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder wand'ring far alone Of shadows on the stars. (Did you know you can help support us by turning off ad-blockers?) Le cloche chante, Op. est tout 1926) Text: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), from pomes franais. I Hear an Army, Op. 10 (Three Songs), No. je me chauffe pour mrir mon carillon. With Rue My Heart is Laden, Op. un espace mouvant. Text: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), from pomes franais. 45 (Three Songs), No. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Il se rapproche, doubl, He was trying to reach Gian Carlo Menotti, whom he knew was visiting the apartment. It is surmised here: In 1979, Barber had just moved into a new apartment in New York city and needed to call home. Samuel Osmond Barber II (1910 - 1981) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator. And a special extra tidbit that I ran across when I was doing some more research on Morten Lauridsena performance of Shining Night in 2019 with Lauridsen at the piano and his wife, Dr. Amber Kim Lauridsen, conducting. The arrangements were extremely popular and soon sold over 100,000 copies. Product Information Sure on This Shining Night composed by Samuel Barber - Digital Sheet Music Add to wish list At a Glance; Arrangement Details; a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. This item used by permission of the copyright holder. The quiet upper vocal lines add a sonorous effect to the music, with the words such as shining and wonder being highlighted. Anonymous German Translation, In the Wilderness, Op. 4 (Joyce) aux Valaisans des Valaisannes. I doubt that he was plagued with thoughts of lifes shortness while he was in his mid-twenties, but who knows? 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. [1] In 1938 Barber created an orchestral arrangement for the song. James Rufus Agee was an American novelist, journalist, poet, screenwriter and film critic. Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from Ulysses (1922) 13) is widely considered as one of the composer's most famous contributions to the genre. All is healed, all is health. Your gift is greatly appreciated. Barber, Samuel - Sure on This Shinning Night. Barber composed over 100 works for voice and piano, with a majority still unpublished. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 13. 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. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 4 (Rilke) In 1979, Barber had just moved into a new apartment in New York City and needed to call home. His most famous work, though, is the text he wrote to go with photographs of sharecroppers during the Great Depression in a book titledLet Us Now Praise Famous Men. 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. on fera le chant de lt 5 (1951) "Sure on this Shining Night" is the third song in the collection entitled Four Songs which was published by G. Schirmer in 1940. Suddenly there. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Songs and Music, - Dpart, 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 High summer holds the earth. En moi, si la chose Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 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. Original German Text by Georg Heym (1887-1912), Puisque tout passe, Op. O Boundless, Boundless Evening, Op. Where the green swell is in the havens dumb, great depression and world war ii (1929-1945), - was based on an untitled lyric from James Agees first published collection of poems under the title, Barber and Agee became close friends over time, with Barber also setting Agees. Sure on this shining night Barber composed over 100 works for voice and piano, with a majority still unpublished. 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. bien me russit, ce sera This page is not available in other languages. Text: Robert Graves (1895-1985) He was trying to reach his partner, Gian Carlo Menotti, at the apartment. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. finishes quietly, with the voices finally uniting together to sing the final line before the piano plays one final chord. Samuel Barber - Sure On This Shining Night arr. To learn more, see our Privacy Policy. To learn how to opt out of cookies, please visit this site. Scoring: 2-Part Treble Choir + Piano. Of shadows on the stars. 3 (Agee) Solitary Hotel, Op. (I was going to say that the poem must have really struck a chord with them, but I decided not to do that.) Text: James Joyce (1882-1941), from the German of Gottfried Keller Un cygne, Op. 2 Is he weeping at the beauty of life, or at its brevity, or both? 1 (Hopkins) 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? So we dont see the stars as they really are as long as were in this life, looking up at them. In 1979, he had just moved into a new apartment in New York City and needed to call home. All is healed, all is health. 5485276. Sure on this shining . Sure on this shining night, op.13 no.3 is an art song by composer Samuel Barber from his 1938 song cycle Four Songs. Agee probably means the more intense idea of what the Bible calls lovingkindnessself-sacrificing acts of service motivated by love and compassion. He did so and was rewarded with the phone number. This is in part due to the fact that my favorite composer, Samuel Barber, has a beautiful, breathtaking arrangement of this song. 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). The late year lies down the north. I must include an anecdote here about Barbers version of the song. Its hard to say. The late year lies down the north. Samuel Barber was a prolific song composer, producing over 100 works for voice and piano. German Translation by Karl Dietrich Grwe, Le cloche chante, Op. But I thought it was pretty cool to track this eminent composers love life IRT, as the kids say.). "Sure on this Shining Night" is the third song in the collection entitled Four Songs which was published by G. Schirmer in 1940. Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder Wandering far alone Of shadows on the stars. 45 (Three Songs), No. Un cygne, Op. Part of the popularity of Sure on this Shining Night has also come from Barbers anecdote of the song which he told frequently. WARNING: INTENSE LITERARY ANALYSIS FOLLOWS! 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. Barber and Agee became close friends over time, with Barber also setting Agees Knoxville: Summer of 1915. He complied and was rewarded with his telephone number! Poetry was . This is the piano accompaniment only and is performed here . In the Wilderness, Op. (Standard Restriction). The ever-developing texture moves in ebbs and flows across the voices, creating waves of small climaxes. Songs Collections. German Translation by Susan Perkins. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Registered Charity No. The Coolin) James Stephens SATB (passing AB divisi) acap 1942 All is healed, all is health. 13) for chorus. Rain Has Fallen, Op. aux Valaisannes. 1 (Rilke) 41 (Despite and Still), No. High summer holds the earth. 41 (Despite and Still), No. 13, No. Well, for one thing, the stars cast shadows; there are obstacles in the way. By Morten Lauridsen (1943-). We use cookies for internal analytics and to earn much-needed advertising revenue. 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. 1 (1937) In this post I discuss two of the versions, but first I have to talk about the text itself. Sure on this shining night If you haven't already, please consider donating.Visitor donations keep us online and growing! This movement Read more. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as If you would like to use our texts and translations, please click here for more information. Barber complied and was rewarded with his telephone number! Dors au fond de lalle, 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. 3 (Rilke) Sure on this Shining Night is from his Four Songs set (Op.13) and is widely regarded as one of his finest contributions to the genre. 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. passait au vol l-haut, 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. ), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive). SKU: MN0114146 . for chorus, Op. hearts all whole. Singers has quickly established itself as an . Chaque dimanche, ton par ton, Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permission ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. comme un glissant tableau; as necessary to his existence as oxygen. 2 (1972) 3 [sung text checked 1 time] soyons plus vite que le rapide dpart. lendroit sur la carte? 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). Dear friends, Thank you for helping us build a comprehensive online archive of American song. This reflection at the end of the man's life encompasses the idea that even through the darkest times in life there is still kindness in the world. The ever-developing texture moves in ebbs and flows across the voices, creating waves of small climaxes. been working on it full-time without a salary since 2008. 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. It is a hot afternoon. Agee probably means the more intense idea of what the Bible calls lovingkindnessself-sacrificing acts of service motivated by love and compassion. The song is still popular today and is regularly programmed and performed around the world. High summer holds the earth. Please contact: Performing Arts Reading Room. All is healed, all is health. autour de ton intervalle. What I havent parsed is what Lauridsen is trying to accomplish in adopting the same section of the poem that Barber did? 13 features the texts of four different poets. Sure on This Shining Night. sur notre me trouble 2 (Rilke) And out of the swing of the sea. 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. As you note, Description of Elysium is dense poetry. So we dont see the stars as they really are as long as were in this life, looking up at them. So there it is. Courtesy of G. Schirmer, Inc., www.schirmer.com (Copyright Notice). It is. 3 (1936) "Sure on this Shining Night" was composed by Samuel Barber and features the poetry of James Agee. (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. hearts all whole. 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. Gondwana Singers is an SATB choir for singers aged 14-16, including boys with newly changed or changing voices. Sure on This Shining Night (op. Stream Sure On This Shining Night (Barber) - Alto Part Left by ChoralTracks.com on desktop and mobile. So he contacted the operator for assistance. Barber and Agee became close friends over time, with Barber also setting Agee's Knoxville: Summer of 1915. 2, 1927 by Samuel Barber, 1910-1981, Song Collection. Anthony O Daly; 3. 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. 3 (Graves) All Rights Reserved. No doubt the popularity of Sure on This Shining Night was amplified by Barbers frequent retelling of an anecdote that directly involved the song. 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. Manuscript/Mixed Material. 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. qui cet tre ajoute 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. So, Im puzzled. 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. 3 (1940)Librettist: James AgeeThe Joyful Company of Singers conducted by Peter BroadbentAnthony Saunders, pianoDescription in Library of Congress\"Sure on this Shining Night\" is the third song in the collection entitled Four Songs which was published by G. Schirmer in 1940. I wonder if Lauridsen et al even realized that Barbers lyrics did not constitute the entire original poem? 1 (1972) Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) I dont particularly like the Midwinter Songs as poetry, but Lauridsen did a wonderful job with them. Text: James Stephens (1882-1950) Now I Have Fed and Eaten Up the Rose, Op. Its interesting, by the way, that Barbers greatest strength as a composer can be seen in his songwriting, even though we dont think of him that way today. The late year lies down the north. Sure on this Shining Night finishes quietly, with the voices finally uniting together to sing the final line before the piano plays one final chord. An English translation by Faith J. Cormier, A Swan, is available on Emily Ezusts website http://www.recmusic.org/lieder. 13). Barber (Samuel), Sure on this shining night (arr. The arrangements were extremely popular and sold over a hundred thousand copies. In some cases, the Library was unable to identify a possible rights holder and has elected to place some of those items online as an exercise of fair use for strictly non-commercial educational uses. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. Hearts all whole. I doubt that he was plagued with thoughts of lifes shortness while he was in his mid-twenties, but who knows? Visit Samuel Barber's profile, and check out his catalogue of songs, on the Song of America website! However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realized that he could not recall the newly established phone number. 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. 13 features the texts of four different poets. Print and download Sure on This Shining Night sheet music composed by Samuel Barber. Date: 1938Composer: Samuel BarberText: James Agee. Rain Has Fallen, Op. Whats it like to be down here, looking up at the stars? That ancestry is clear in the score. Poetry was . 45 (Three Songs), No. 10 (Three Songs), No. However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realized that he could not recall the newly established phone number. Samuel Barber was a prolific song composer, having written over 100 works for voice and piano, the majority of which still remain unpublished. by Samuel Barber, 1910-1981. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 41 (Despite and Still), No. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 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. un tre que lon aime Dpart, Op. 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. the information here useful, please consider making a 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. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. This site uses cookies to give you the best possible experience. 10 (Three Songs), No. Anonymous German Translation, Sure on This Shining Night, Op. sound recording | Recorded at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, on December 7, 2004 (Date). Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) 33, 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, - Where springs not fail, 10, in which all three songs are set to poetry by James Joyce, Barber's Four Songs, op. Sure on This Shining Night. as necessary to his existence as oxygen. 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. He was trying to reach Gian Carlo Menotti, whom he knew was visiting the apartment. 10 pages. PDF fileIt is afternoon in Crossways. There may be content that is protected as "works for hire" (copyright may be held by the party that commissioned the original work) and/or under the copyright or neighboring-rights laws of other nations. 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. Kindness must watch for me this side the ground. However, upon trying to dial the number from the telephone booth, Barber realised that he could not recall the newly established phone number. I really doubt that explanation, because Barbers fame is an instrumental composer, while Lauridsens is as choral composer. 41 (Despite and Still), No. is a shining light. donation. From the lyrical canonical lines that intertwine with the pulsating chordal-style piano accompaniment to the magical textures that Barber creates. Billed annually at $39.99 View Official Scores licensed from print music publishers A Green Lowland of Pianos, Op. Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Pages: 4. The late year lies down the north. The sun is shining brightly. Puisque tout passe, Op. Sure on This Shining Night is probably Barbers best-known song, and it was written as an art-song before it was re-written as a choral piece. 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). The arrangements were extremely popular and sold over a hundred thousand copies. . Music: Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Text: A. E. Housman (1859-1936) 13 (Four Songs), No. 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. Un cygne avance sur leau tout entour The songs structure resembles that of songs crafted by 19th-century masters such as Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann, especially in the dexterous use of canonic principles (in which Brahms excelled) and in the use of the pulsating chordal-style accompaniment, as found in Schmanns Ich grolle nicht (from Dichterliebe, 1840). je leur jette ma manne; My Lizard (Wish For a Young Love), Op. Sure on this shining nightI weep for wonder Along with Barber and Lauridsen at least two other composers have set these words to music. found 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. from Three Songs, op. que son ombre qui tombe. Unlike his earlier collection of Three Songs, op. German Translation by Susan Perkins, Now I Have Fed and Eaten Up the Rose, Op. The simple piano accompaniment keeps the waves of movement heading towards the end of the song. Where no storms come, Contact Us | Mailing List | Privacy Policy, Michael Mofidian & Keval Shah - Pollock House, Michael Mofidian & Keval Shah - St John's Smith Square. Anonymous German Translation, Night Wanderers (1935) de lui-mme, German Translation by Susan Perkins, Sleep Now, Op. Text: Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889). \"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.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. Mary Hines; 2. Anonymous German Translation, Solitary Hotel, Op. Sure on This Shining Night composed by Samuel Barber. has also come from Barbers anecdote of the song which he told frequently. 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. Courtesy of G. Schirmer, Inc., www.schirmer.com (Copyright Notice). Samuel Osmond Barber II (1910 1981) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator. Peermusic #62332-210. 27 (Mlodies passagres), No. To fields where flies no sharp and sided hail Miosz) Retrieved from the Library of Congress,
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