When y! command me to sing for two-part treble voices, piano and optional flute
Music by Lee R. Kesselman Words by Rabindranath Tagore (slightly adapted by the composer) Commissioned by the Cincinnati Youth Choir Robyn Lana & Sandy Thornton, Directors July 2018
When you command me to sing, it seems my heart would break with pride; (And) I look to your face, and tears come to my eyes. All that is harsh and dissonant in my life melts into one sweet harmony — and my adoration spreads wings like a glad bird on its flight across the sea. I know you take pleasure in my singing. I know that only as a singer I come before your presence. By the edge of the far spreading wing of my song, I touch your feet which I could never aspire to reach. Drunk with the joy of singing I forget myself And call you friend who are my Lord. ~~Rabindranath Tagore (as adapted)
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