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Church Bell at Night (1953) Op. 29

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Hermit Songs (Op. 29)

Church Bell at Night

Anon. , translated by Howard Mumford Jones

Sweet little bell, struck on a windy night,

I would liefer keep tryst with thee

Than be with a light and foolish woman.

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Composer

Samuel Barber

Source Text by:

Anon.

Poet

Howard Mumford Jones

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Previously performed at:

12 Oct 2020: 14. Songs of the Zodiac: Robin Tritschler & Graham Johnson

(As part of a song cycle/series:)

26 Oct 2018: Come, Comfort of the World: Kate Royal & Joseph Middleton

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