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Arcturus
Staff Notation • Secular
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Arcturus by Jens Klimek — Lyrics
I.
I never saw a moor;
I never saw the sea,
Yet know I how the heather looks
And what a billow be.
I never spoke with God,
Nor visited in heaven.
Yet certain am I of the spot
As if the checks were given.
II.
Nobody knows this little Rose—
It might a pilgrim be
Did I not take it from the ways
And lift it up to thee.
Only a Bee will miss it—
Only a Butterfly,
Hastening from far journey—
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About Arcturus
Arcturus is a richly harmonised setting for SSAA voices of three distinct poems. The composer Jens Klimek evokes the vastness of nature, from the sea and moorland to the heavens, through evocative imagery. The text expresses a profound connection to the natural world, suggesting an intimate knowledge of its beauty and power, even without direct experience. The final poem contemplates the essence of nature itself, blurring the lines between the earthly and the divine. This piece offers a thoughtful and engaging musical exploration of these profound themes, ideal for a choir seeking expressive and atmospheric repertoire.
