Freshness, The
Poet/Lyricist:
Rumi (1207-1273) translated by Coleman Barks
A sensuous setting of a Coleman Barks translation of the beloved Sufi poet, Rumi. Opening with a unison declamation, the vocal texture becomes more intense/dense as Rumi's text carries the listener deeper into his ecstatic realization: I can't explain the goings or the comings, you enter suddenly and I am nowhere again Inside the majesty. The rhythmic harp accompaniment was inspired by the traditional kora music of Mali, West Africa. The accompaniment work translates well to piano.
Level:
Moderate
| Item | Voicing/Instrumentation | Duration | Price | Audio | View Score | Quantity |
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| JS-002DDigital purchase only | SATB, harp (or piano) | 5:00 | $2.00 |
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| JS-003DDigital purchase only | SSAA, harp (or piano) | 5:00 | $2.00 | https://joanszymko.com/sites/joanszymko.com/files/audio_samples/The%20Freshness%20copy.mp3 |
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| JS-002 | digital purchase only | N/A | ||||
| JS-003 | digital purchase only | N/A |
Audio Credits:
Belle Voce, Margaret Green conductor
Publisher:
Joan Szymko
itemtext:
Digital purchase only
Reviews:
"The Freshness was delightful to work with ... I got a lot of comments that it was people's 'favorite piece'" — Betty Busch, Director, Jubliate!
