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Kings and Queens
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Kings and Queens by Ciro Pinsuti — Lyrics
The Sky is the King of Sheds,
And he holds his court on high,
With the stars for his vassals, the clouds for his slaves,
And the winds at his bidding to fly.
The Night is the Queen of Shades,
She too holds court above,
With the moon for her mirror, the dew for her tears,
And the night flowers to claim her love!
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About Kings and Queens
Ciro Pinsuti's Kings and Queens is a delightful example of Victorian secular part-song writing for SATB choir. The text poetically personifies elements of nature as royalty: the sky as a king with stars for vassals and clouds as slaves, and the night as a queen with the moon for her mirror. The poem continues to elevate the sun and earth into similar regal roles, with the sun wooing the earth and the earth finding companionship in the sky and rest in the night. This setting is ideal for choirs looking for expressive, well-crafted English part-songs that explore a rich and imaginative text with a charming, accessible melodic line. The music is sure to evoke the vivid imagery of the lyrics.
