[When]1 I stand under the willow tree Above the river, In my straw-coloured silken garment [Embroidered with purple chrysanthemums]1, It is not at the bright water [That I am gazing]2 But at your [face]3 Which I have [caused to be]1 painted On my fan.
Four Lacquer Prints
Song Cycle by Alexander Lang Steinert (1900 - 1982)
1. Vicarious [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- by Amy Lowell (1874 - 1925), "Vicarious", appears in Pictures of the Floating World, first published 1919
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2 Rahn: "I gaze"
3 Rahn: "portrait"
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2. Temple ceremony [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Blow softly, O Wind! And let no clouds cover the moon Which lights the posturing steps Of the most beautiful of dancers.
Text Authorship:
- by Amy Lowell (1874 - 1925), "Temple ceremony", appears in Pictures of the Floating World, first published 1919
Based on:
- a text in Japanese (日本語) by Henjo, né Yoshimine no Munesada (816 - 890) [text unavailable]
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]3. Storm by the seashore [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
There is no moon in the sky, But with each step I see one grow in the sand Under my feet. This interests me so much That I forget the rain Beating against the lantern Which my cloak only partially covers.
Text Authorship:
- by Amy Lowell (1874 - 1925), "Storm by the seashore", appears in Pictures of the Floating World, first published 1919
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]4. A burnt offering [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
Because there was no wind, The smoke of your letters hung in the air For a long time ; And its shape Was the shape of your face, My Beloved.
Text Authorship:
- by Amy Lowell (1874 - 1925), "A burnt offering", appears in Pictures of the Floating World, first published 1919
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]Total word count: 142