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Evening star
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Evening star by Robert Stewart Taylor — Lyrics
Star of the evening, glad we hail thee,
As thou shinest from afar;
Whene’er the shades of night are deep’ning,
Beautiful, beautiful evening star.
Beautiful star, Beautiful star,
Star of the evening, beautiful star,
Beautiful star, Beautiful star,
Star of the evening, beautiful star.
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About Evening star
Robert Stewart Taylor's Evening Star is a Secular SATB partsong in English. The composer sets a text that personifies the evening star as a guiding light for weary travelers, offering comfort and a promise of safe return home. The poem's gentle imagery is reflected in the musical setting, creating a serene and evocative atmosphere. This piece is well-suited for choirs seeking to explore lyrical and expressive repertoire that captures the beauty of the natural world and the human desire for guidance and belonging. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and a full, resonant sound, making it an effective choice for concert programming.
