Genneps Vocaal Ensemble of
Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir
(mp3 bestanden)
Sunset Poem
uit: Under Milk Wood
van: Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)
melodie: A.H.D. Troyte (1811-1857)
Every morning, when I wake,
Dear Lord, a little prayer I make,
O please to keep Thy lovely eye
On all poor creatures born to die.
And every evening at sun-down
I ask a blessing on the town,
For whether we last the night or no
I'm sure is always touch-and-go.
We are not wholly bad or good
Who live our lives under Milk Wood,
And Thou, I know, wilt be the first
To see our best side, not our worst.
O let us see another day!
Bless us this holy night, I pray,
And to the sun we all will bow
And say goodbye - but just for now!
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Het Dublin Welsh Male Choir mag dan authentieker zijn en iets beter intoneren, hun uitvoering is rommeliger en oppervlakkiger dan die van het Nederlandse koor. Luister maar eens naar het betoverende slot in de uitvoering van de Gennepse zangers.
Nederlandstalige links:
- Over Dylan Thomas
- Genneps Vocaal Ensemble (spoedig meer over dit koor)
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