Hear the Voice of the Bard William Bolcom
"Hear the Voice of the Bard" by William Bolcom is a classical art song from 1972. It explores themes of nature, inspiration, and the power of the poet's voice. The lyrical meaning emphasizes the connection between art and the human experience. Unique musical elements include rich harmonies and expressive melodies. #Classical
Hear the voice of the Bard!
Who Present, Past, and Future see;
Whose ears have heard
The Holy Word
That walked among the ancient trees
Calling the lapsed Soul
And weeping in the evening dew
That might control
The starry pole
And fallen, fallen light renew!
"O earth, O earth, return!
Arise from out the dewy grass;
Night is worn
And the morn
Rises from the slumbering mass
"Turn away no more;
Why wilt thou turn away?
The starry floor
The watery shore
Is givеn thee till break of day."
Who Present, Past, and Future see;
Whose ears have heard
The Holy Word
That walked among the ancient trees
Calling the lapsed Soul
And weeping in the evening dew
That might control
The starry pole
And fallen, fallen light renew!
"O earth, O earth, return!
Arise from out the dewy grass;
Night is worn
And the morn
Rises from the slumbering mass
"Turn away no more;
Why wilt thou turn away?
The starry floor
The watery shore
Is givеn thee till break of day."
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