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Daylight is fading
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Daylight is fading by Henry David Leslie — Lyrics
Daylight is fading,
Fast from the lea,
Evening is shading
Earth, air and sea;
Luna's bright daughters
Sparkling above,
Play in the waters,
Wake, dearest love.
Why art thou sleeping,
Why slumber on?
Moments are creeping,
I am alone.
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About Daylight is fading
This partsong by Henry David Leslie is ideal for an evening concert or a gathering around a campfire. The composer sets an English text that paints a vivid picture of twilight descending and urges a beloved to awaken. The lyrics evoke the gentle sounds of nature – the sparkling of stars reflected in water, soft breezes through the trees – and a tender plea for companionship. Leslie's SATB setting would have been well-suited for amateur choral societies of the Victorian era, offering a chance to explore rich harmonies and expressive vocal writing to convey the longing and gentle atmosphere of the text.
