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Chinese Gardens

Song Cycle by Alec Roth (b. 1948)

for voice and guitar

Words by Vikram Seth, music by Alec Roth

1. The Tarrying Garden
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Here are no vistas. Piece by piece unfolds
 [ ... ]

Text Authorship:

  • by Vikram Seth (b. 1952), "The Tarrying Garden", copyright ©

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2. The Master‑of‑Nets Garden
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Magnolia petals fall, pale, fragrant, brown
 [ ... ]

Text Authorship:

  • by Vikram Seth (b. 1952), "The Master-of-Nets Garden", copyright ©

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3. The Gentle Waves Pavilion
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
A pool as green as pea-soup. Four sleek fish
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Text Authorship:

  • by Vikram Seth (b. 1952), "The Gentle Waves Pavilion", copyright ©

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4. The Humble Administrator's Garden
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
A plump gold carp nudges a lily pad
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Text Authorship:

  • by Vikram Seth (b. 1952), "The Humble Administrator's Garden", copyright ©

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