O sleep why dost thou leave me? George Frederich Handel
From “Semele” (1685-1759)
Intorno all’idol mio Pietro Antonio Cesti
(1623-1669)
Tired Ralph Vaugh Williams
(1872-1958)
Moonlight Roger Quilter
(1877-1953)
(brief pause)
Night Florence Price
(1887-1953)
Nacht und Träume Franz Schubert
(1797-1828)
Rêve Francesco Paolo Tosti
(1846-1916)
(brief pause)
Dream Valley Roger Quilter
(1877-1953)
Aprés en Rêve Gabriel Fauré
(1845-1924)
I have dreamt Bernard Herrmann
from “Wuthering Heights” (1911-1975)
(brief pause)
Dream Medley arr. Jackson/Sprunger
- Dream Johnny Mercer
- Once Upon a Dream Frank Wildhorn
- Beautiful Dreamer Stephen C. Foster
- A Dream is a Wish/Once Upon a Dream Roger Emerson
Translations
Intorno all’ idol mio-Around my idol
“Around this idol of mine blow gentle and pleasant breezes, on the chosen cheeks, kiss him for me, courteous little breezes. To my good one who rests on the wings of calm may he have pleasant dreams and hold him in love for me, oh spirits of love”
Nacht und Träume- Night and Dreams
“Hallowed night, you sink down! Downward float the dreams like your moonlight, through space, through the silent bosom of people. They listen to you with pleasure- cry out, when the day breaks, come back, hallowed night; lovely dreams, come back.”
Rêve-Dream
“Here are the fruits, flowers, leaves and branches and then here is my heart that beats only for you. Don’t tear it out with your two white hands and to your beautiful eyes this humble present be sweet. I arrive still covered again with dew, let the wind of morning freeze my forehead. Suffering in my fatigue at your feet I rest and dream of dear moments that will relax her. On your young heart, I lay rest my head. All sounds of your last kisses calm the good storm and let me sleep a little as you rest.”
Aprés en Rêve- After a Dream
“In a slumber charmed by your image I dreamed of happiness, ardent mirage; Your eyes were more tender, your voice pure and clear. You were radiant like a sky brightened by sunrise; You were calling me, and I left the earth to flee with you towards the light; the skies opened the clouds for us, splendors unknown, glimpses of divine light… Alas! Alas, sad awakening from dreams! I call to you, oh night, give me back your illusions; return with your radiance, return, oh mysterious night!”
Poems:
The Land of Nod- Robert Louis Stevenson
Journey of the Magi- T.S. Eliot
Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehen- Elliot/Cates
Good night, good night until we meet again
Adios, au revoir, auf wiedersehen 'til then
And though it's always sweet sorrow to part
You know you'll always remain in my heart
Good night, sleep tight and pleasant dreams to you
Here's a wish and a prayer that every dream comes true
And now 'til we meet again
Adios, au revoir, auf wiedersehen
Good Night!