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Evening
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.
SAA · James Gibb
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Evening by Henry Thomas Smart — Lyrics
Lo! the day is deep'ning,
Night is nigh at hand;
Shadows fall and darken
Over sea and land;
Storm and shine are ended,
Toil is past and blest,
Take thy welcome slumber,
Take thy wellwon rest.
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About Evening
Henry Thomas Smart was a prolific Victorian composer of both sacred and secular music. This partsong, Evening, is written for three female voices (SAA). The text describes the coming of night, offering a gentle reflection on the end of the day and the promise of rest. It then extends this imagery to the closing of life, conveying a sense of peace and the completion of one's earthly labours. Smart's setting captures the tranquil and slightly melancholic mood of the words, making it a suitable choice for a reflective moment.
