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Echoes
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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Echoes by John Baptiste Calkin — Lyrics
Still the angel stars are shining,
Still the rippling waters flow,
But the angel voice is silent,
That I heard so long ago.
Hark! the echoes murmur low,
Long ago!
Still the wood is dim and lonely,
Still the plashing fountains play,
But the past and all its beauty,
Whither has it fled away?
Hark! the mournful echoes say,
Fled away.
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About Echoes
A poignant reflection on lost time and memory, John Baptiste Calkin’s Echoes is a SATB setting of an English text that speaks of the enduring beauty of nature contrasted with the fading presence of a cherished voice. The choir will capture the melancholy longing expressed in the lyrics, as the music moves from a sense of present stillness to a yearning for the past. The composer’s skill in crafting intimate moments alongside broader emotional statements makes this a compelling choice for a concert programme looking for a reflective secular piece. The piece’s evocative nature lends itself well to settings where a contemplative mood is desired.
