Texts by L. Elson set in Art Songs and Choral Works
Texts set in art song or choral works (not necessarily comprehensive):
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Special notes: All titles and first lines are included in this index, including those used by composers.
Titles used by the text author appear in boldface. First lines appear in italics.
A language code in a blue rectangle like ENG indicates that a translation to that language is available.
A grey rectangle like FRE indicates a particular translation (usually one set to music) exists but isn't yet available.
- Ah! whence comes this longing ITA
- But once can come the hour (When thou dost once discover)
- Desolation (I call, Love unto thee, for love thee I sigh) - G. Lillo
- Flow'ret so fragrant, so radiant and fair!
- How can I bear to leave thee (Soldier's farewell) -
- I call, Love unto thee, for love thee I sigh - G. Lillo
- Soldier's farewell (How can I bear to leave thee)
- Sunny light fair and bright - X. Scharwenka
- Sunny light (Sunny light fair and bright) - X. Scharwenka
- When thou dost once discover (But once can come the hour) -
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