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Sich Überschwenken (2007) In Sich Überschwenken, the full text is sung three times. Each statement expresses a different emotional perspective--first turmoil, then cautious hope, and finally celebratory bliss.
Sich Überschwenken was premiered by Simon Carrington and the Yale Schola Cantorum in the Yale University Beinecke Rare Book Library in the Spring of 2007. |
Yale Schola Cantorum,
Simon Carrington conducting |
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original text by Angelus Silesius
Man muß sich überschwenken. Mensch, wo du deinen Geist schwingst über Ort un Zeit So kantsu jeden blik seyn in der Ewigkeit (I, 12). |
translation by Jeffrey L. Sammons
One must Surpass Himself. Man, when you raise your spirit beyond time and place You can every moment be in eternity. |
Performance History -
Strath Haven High School Silvertones, John Shankweiler conducting
May 29, 2008; Lang Hall, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
premiere:
Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington conducting
April 24, 2007; Yale University, New Haven, CT
Strath Haven High School Silvertones, John Shankweiler conducting
May 29, 2008; Lang Hall, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
premiere:
Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington conducting
April 24, 2007; Yale University, New Haven, CT