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Dickinson Songs: Out Upon The Bay
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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Dickinson Songs: Out Upon The Bay by Kenneth Langer — Lyrics
Whether my bark went down at sea, whether she met with gales, whether to isles enchanted she bent her docile sails. By what mystic mooring she is held today? This is the errand of the eye out upon the bay.
About Dickinson Songs: Out Upon The Bay
Kenneth Langer's Out Upon The Bay sets a thoughtful text by Emily Dickinson. This secular art song for solo soprano explores themes of uncertainty and wonder, as the speaker contemplates the fate of a ship at sea and its mysterious destination. The music is intended to reflect the introspective and questioning nature of Dickinson's poetry, inviting the singer to convey a sense of both curiosity and gentle melancholy. Langer's setting in English allows the rich imagery of the text to be readily understood, making it an engaging choice for recital programming where evocative and poetic vocal works are appreciated. It is a poignant exploration of the unknown.
