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Evening
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Evening by Edward Sweeting — Lyrics
Margaritæ Sorori
A late lark twitters from the quiet skies;
And from the West,
Where the sun, his day’s work ended,
Lingers as in content,
There falls on the old, grey city
An influence luminous and serene,
A shining peace.
The smoke ascends
In a rosy and golden haze. The spires
Shine, and are changed. In the valley
Shadows rise. The lark sings on. The sun,
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About Evening
Edward Sweeting’s SATB partsong Evening captures the serene transition from day to night over an old city. The text describes the sun lingering, casting a luminous influence as smoke ascends in a rosy haze and spires glow before darkening. Shadows rise in the valley while a lark continues to sing, heralding the triumph of night with its stars and gift of sleep. The composer reflects the text’s peaceful mood, culminating in a desire for a similar calm passing, task accomplished and day done. This English-language setting is ideal for choirs seeking evocative secular repertoire that paints a vivid sonic picture.
