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In the forest
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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In the forest by Hugh S. Roberton — Lyrics
Silence! not a leaf astir,
Only the moon to entrance
The forest of spruce and fir.
Cedar and tamarack are by the water set,
Staining the sanctuary pools with brooding silhouette.
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About In the forest
Hugh S. Roberton paints an evocative nocturnal scene in In the forest. The text describes a hushed, moonlit forest of spruce, fir, cedar, and tamarack, whose deep silhouettes stain the water's edge. A sense of enchantment pervades the atmosphere, creating a profound stillness that quiets the mind and spirit, holding it in a state of dreamless repose. This SATB setting in English captures the magical, elemental heart of the scene with its liquid silence and enchanter's art. It is a secular part-song that draws the listener into its tranquil, mystical embrace.
