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Asleep!
Staff Notation • Secular
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Asleep! by Stefano Puri — Lyrics
Asleep! O sleep a little while, white pearl!
And let me kneel, and let me pray to thee,
And let me call Heaven’s blessing on thine eyes,
And let me breathe into the happy air,
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About Asleep!
Stefano Puri’s Asleep! is a rich setting for SSAATTBB choir of a deeply personal English text. The music explores the intense emotion of the lyrics, creating a devotional atmosphere of adoration and profound love. The composer uses the eight voices to build moments of dramatic intensity and tender intimacy, mirroring the speaker’s vow of complete surrender and worship. The piece offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for choirs to explore complex vocal textures and express profound emotional depth, making it suitable for advanced ensembles seeking a dramatic secular work.
