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Come lovely and soothing death
Staff Notation • Secular, Laments
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Come lovely and soothing death by David Lesniaski — Lyrics
Come lovely and soothing death,
Undulate round the world, serenely arriving,
In the day, in the night, to all, to each,
Sooner or later delicate death.
From me to thee glad serenades,
dances for thee I propose, saluting thee,
adornments and feastings for thee,
And the sights of the open landscape,
and the highspread sky, are fitting,
And life and the fields, and the huge and thoughtful night.
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About Come lovely and soothing death
David Lesniaski sets a powerful English text in this SATB setting. The work explores the complex and often contradictory emotions surrounding death, embracing it not as an end but as a natural, even serene, transition. The composer's setting captures the profound yet intimate nature of the lyrics, with the voices weaving together to reflect the universal reach of death, encompassing both the vastness of nature and the bustling intimacy of human life. It is a secular work that acknowledges the inevitability of mortality with a sense of peaceful acceptance and even joy, offering a meditative reflection on life's ultimate journey.
