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Betwixt mine eye and heart
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Betwixt mine eye and heart by Michael Gray — Lyrics
Betwixt mine eye and heart a league is took,
And each doth good turns now unto the other,
When that mine eye is famished for a look,
Or heart in love with sighs himself doth smother;
With my love's picture then my eye doth feast,
And to the painted banquet bids my heart:
Another time mine eye is my heart's guest,
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About Betwixt mine eye and heart
Michael Gray’s SAB setting of Betwixt mine eye and heart is a secular part-song for mixed voices. The text explores the familiar theme of how love can be sustained both by visual remembrance and by inner contemplation. The poet describes how the beloved’s image on a picture or a memory can bridge the distance, allowing the eye and heart to remain connected to the absent lover. Gray’s music reflects this sentiment, creating a flowing and expressive setting that captures the emotional nuances of the poem. The SAB voicing offers a rich yet accessible texture, ideal for a variety of choral ensembles seeking a poignant and lyrical addition to their repertoire.
