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Arabian Serenade

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Arabian Serenade

"Arabian Serenade" is a poem written by Margery Lawrence and set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1914.

Contents

The poem is from "Songs of Childhood and other Verses" by Margery Lawrence, published by Grant Richards, Ltd.

This is one of Elgar's finest songs. In it he uses the Phrygian mode, which is popular in Arabian music.

Lyrics

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ARABIAN SERENADE

The silver silence of the night has spun The Watcher of the Sky has lit his lamp, - We will go softly through the shining meadows, Drenching our feet in pureness, and our souls Come forth, O maid, the Feast is well prepared. The world hangs breathless and the stars look down.

Recordings

  • Songs and Piano Music by Edward Elgar has "Arabian Serenade" performed by Peter Savidge (baritone), with David Owen Norris (piano).
  • The Songs of Edward Elgar SOMM CD 220 Christopher Maltman (baritone) with Malcolm Martineau (piano), at Southlands College, London, April 1999

    • References

    Arabian Serenade Wikipedia
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