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Behold! the twilight deepens
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Behold! the twilight deepens by James Christopher Marks — Lyrics
Behold! The twilight deepens
O’er mountain, land, and sea,
And birds and beasts and flowerets fair
All soon at rest will be.
The nightingale is singing
In leafy woodlands near,
And echoes ring o’er dale and hill
Of songs that charm the ear.
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About Behold! the twilight deepens
As evening draws to a close, this partsong captures the serene beauty of twilight settling over the landscape. The SATB choir voices blend to evoke the natural world at rest – from mountain and sea to the singing nightingale and the mother bird protecting her young. The gentle imagery of drooping flowers and the rising moon creates a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a moment of quiet reflection. James Christopher Marks crafts a delicate musical setting of this English text, ideal for a choir seeking a piece that expresses the calm and stillness of nature as night approaches.
