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A night in May
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A night in May by Alfred Jethro Silver — Lyrics
Come, come now with me,
Fair waiteth the night
While the sweet breath of the roses
Fills all the lingering air.
Gay, bright dancing beams
Send far o’er the waves
All the glory of moonlight
And call to us “Oh, come with me.”
Gleaming white
In the night
Are the boughs of the hawthorn tree,
While is heard
Many a bird
With a song of the rest soon to be;
Flowers fair
Sleeping there
Waft fragrance to us in their dreams;
All nature in gladness
Bids us to joy this night.
The pale young moon
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About A night in May
This SATB setting of an English text paints a vivid picture of a tranquil May night. The music evokes the scene described in the lyrics, with its gentle moonlight, fragrant roses, and the songs of birds. The parts are woven together to create a rich yet delicate texture, mirroring the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the evening. This secular partsong invites the listener to experience the quiet magic and joyous embrace of springtime nature, making it a fitting choice for a reflective or celebratory moment.
