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Songs in Praise of Krishna

Song Cycle by George Rochberg (1918 - 2005)

1. Hymn to Krishna (I)  [sung text not yet checked]

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It was in bitter maytime my lord
 [ ... ]

Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Hymn to Krishna I: Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Hymn to Krishna I: Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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2. Hymn to Krishna (II)  [sung text not yet checked]

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After long sorrow, I am graciously
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Hymn to Krishna II: Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Hymn to Krishna II: Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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3. Her slender body  [sung text not yet checked]

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Her slender body like a flash of lightning
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Krishna speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Krishna speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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4. As the mirror to my hand  [sung text not yet checked]

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As the mirror to my hand
 [ ... ]

Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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5. O Madhava, how shall I tell you of my terror?  [sung text not yet checked]

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O Madhava, how shall I tell you of my terror?
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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6. Lord of my heart  [sung text not yet checked]

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Lord of my heart, what have I dreamed
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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7. I brought honey  [sung text not yet checked]

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I brought honey and drank it mixed with milk
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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8. My mind is not on housework  [sung text not yet checked]

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My mind is not on housework
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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9. I place beauty spots  [sung text not yet checked]

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I place beauty spots on my sagging cheeks
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "The Old Woman Messenger speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "The Old Woman Messenger speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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10. Shining one  [sung text not yet checked]

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Shining one, golden as the champa flower
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "The Old Woman Messenger speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "The Old Woman Messenger speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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11. My moon‑faced one  [sung text not yet checked]

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My moon-faced one
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Krishna speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Krishna speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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12. Beloved, what more shall I say to you?  [sung text not yet checked]

Language: English 
Beloved, what more shall I say to you?
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , "Radha speaks", appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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13. Let the earth of my body

Language: English 
Let the earth of my body
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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14. O my friend, my sorrow is unending

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O my friend, my sorrow is unending
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Text Authorship:

  • by Denise Levertov (1923 - 1997), appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©
  • by Edward C. Dimock , appears in In praise of Krishna: songs from the Bengali, copyright ©

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Total word count: 861
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