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Hence stars, too dim of light was composed by Michael East.

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Hence stars, too dim of light is sung in English.

Hence stars, too dim of light by Michael East — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Added Jul 31, 2026

2 editions of this piece

Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.

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Composer: Michael East

Format: Staff

Language: English

Pages: 6 pages

This edition was prepared by James Gibb — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Hence stars, too dim of light by Michael East — Lyrics

Hence stars, too dim of light, you dazzle but the sight, you teach to grope by night. See here the shepherds star excelling you so far,

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About Hence stars, too dim of light

Michael East’s Madrigal Hence stars, too dim of light is a finely wrought example of English secular part-music for SSATB voices. The composer vividly contrasts the faintness of celestial bodies with the brilliance of a 'shepherds star', elevating the text's imagery through the interplay of the five vocal lines. The piece builds to a celebratory conclusion, echoing the pastoral scene where shepherds and nymphs acclaim 'Long live fair Oriana'. This is music that effectively captures the Renaissance madrigal's expressive character and its delight in poetic sentiment.