Presents May 3, 2021 Choral Classroom MUSIC
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presents May 3, 2021 Choral Classroom MUSIC 180 8:00 PM Come raggio di sol Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) Non siate ritrosi Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from Cosi Fan Tutti (1756-1791) Widmung Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Nacht und Traume Franz Schubert (1797-1828) La belle table est mise Frederic Mistral (1830-1914) O What a Beautiful Mornin’ Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) from Oklahoma! Oscar Hammerstein (1895-1960) Bless Your Beautiful Hide Gene de Paul from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1919-1988) Stranger Andrew Lippa from Big Fish (b. 1964) You’ll Be Back Lin-Manuel Miranda from Hamilton (b. 1980) Me Alan Menken from Beauty and the Beast (b. 1949) Her Voice Alan Menken from The Little Mermaid (b. 1949) Lost in the Woods Kristen-Anderson Lopez, from Frozen II Robert Lopez Waving Through a Window Benj Pasek, from Dear Evan Hansen Justin Paul Come raggio di sol Antonio Caldara resided in Venice, Italy. The intention of this composition is to reveal the anguish that inhabits a smiling face. Come raggio di sol mite e sereno Like a ray of sunshine, gentle and serene, sovra placidi flutti si riposa Resting on the peaceful waves, mentre del mare nel profondo seno While in the deep bosom of the sea sta la tempesta ascosa. The storm is hidden. Così riso talor gaio e pacato So much laughter, gay and calm, di contento, di gioia un labbro infiora, Of happiness, of joy, a lip like a flower, mentre nel suo segreto il cor piagato While in secret the tormented heart s'angoscia e si martora. Anguishes and martyrs itself. Non siate ritrosi This piece originates in the opera Cosi Fan Tutti. The premise of the opera are two men who wager that their wives will be eternally faithful even when tested. They disguise themselves and in this particular piece, are attempting to woo their wives under the guise of other men with their manly triumphs of mustaches! Non siate ritrosi, We’re crazy but we’re charming, Occhietti vezzosi; We’re strong and well made, Due lampi amorosi And as anyone can see, Vibrate un po' qua. Whether by merti or by chance, We’ve good feet, Felici rendeteci, Good eyes, good noses. Amate con noi; Look, good feet, note, good eyes, E noi felicissime Touch, good noses; take stock of us; Faremo anche voi. And these moustaches Could be called Guardate, Toccate, Manly triumphs, Il tutto osservate: The plumage of love. Siam forti e ben fatti, E come ognun vede, Be not wayward, Sia merito caso, Dear beguiling eyes; Abbiamo bel piede, Let two loving lightning flashes Bell'occhio, bel naso; Strike for a moment here. Make us happy, Guardate, bel piede, osservate, bell'occhio, And love with us; Toccate, bel naso, il tutto osservate: And we will make you in return The happiest of women. E questi mustacchi Look at us, Chiamare si possono Touch us, Trionfi degli uomini, Take stock of us. Pennacchi d'amor. Widmung This stunning 3/2 piece remains a staple for piano/vocal recitals since its birth in 1840. When Robert Schumann composed this, he dedicated it to his soon-to-be wife, Clara, as a wedding gift. Schumann echoes the importance of Clara in this song by professing she is his entire world and that she brings out the best version of himself. Du meine Seele, du mein Herz, You my soul, you my heart, Du meine Wonn’, o du mein Schmerz, You my rapture, O you my pain, Du meine Welt, in der ich lebe, You my world in which I live, Mein Himmel du, darein ich schwebe, My heaven you, to which I aspire, O du mein Grab, in das hinab O you my grave, into which Ich ewig meinen Kummer gab! My grief forever I’ve consigned! Du bist die Ruh, du bist der Frieden, You are repose, you are peace, Du bist vom Himmel mir beschieden. You are bestowed on me from heaven. Dass du mich liebst, macht mich mir wert, Your love for me gives me my Dein Blick hat mich vor mir verklärt, worth, Du hebst mich liebend über mich, Your eyes transifgure me in mine, Mein guter Geist, mein bess’res Ich! You raise me lovingly above myself, My guardian angel, my better self! Nacht und Traume This composition could be described as slightly meditational, reflecting on stars and dreams. Franz Schubert cunningly switches to the key of G Major in the middle of the song, while the beginning and end is set in B major. This piece is slow and somber, which fits the ending as sorrow arrives when the day awakes, because dreams are disseminated as the sunlight breaks through. Heil’ge Nacht, du sinkest nieder; Holy night, you sink down; Nieder wallen auch die Träume dreams, too float down, Wie dein Mondlicht durch die Räume, like your moonlight through space, Durch der Menschen stille Brust. through the silent hearts of men. Die belauschen sie mit Lust; They listen with delight, Rufen, wenn der Tag erwacht: crying out when day awakes: Kehre wieder, heil’ge Nacht! come back, holy night! Holde Träume, kehret wieder! Fair dreams, return! La belle table est mise A lesser known carol by Frederic Mistral, La belle depicts the joys of youthful living while musically it is gloomy, representing that the author of the song is old and reminiscing on younger, more vibrant times. La belle table est mise Beneath the verdant arbor De sous les abres vert The table glistens bright Lamour et la jeunesse For love and youth together Ont pare les couvert Have laid the cloth so white Les pauvres vieux qui sont on purgatoire The aged fold know not the joy of living Au coin duh feu e pient But peering from the fireside Les jeunes qui sont rois They see that youth is king Les jeunes qui sont rois They see that youth is king Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ Rogers and Hammersteins first ever musical composing together, the musical Oklahoma, was an instantaneous hit. The character Curly McLain opens up the production with singing Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin, establishing him as the highly charming and charismatic lead character. Curly lives in his own world for the duration of this piece, as he sings of meadows, cattle, and trees, all the while dancing in the middle of a farm that is owned by the girl he loves, Laurey. There's a bright golden haze on the meadow, Oh what a beautiful morning, There's a bright golden haze on the meadow, Oh what a beautiful day, The corn is as high as an elephant's eye, I’ve got a wonderful feeling, An' it looks like its climbin' clear up to the sky. Everything’s going my way. Oh what a beautiful morning, All the sounds of the earth are like music, Oh what a beautiful day, All the sounds of the earth are like music, I've got a wonderful feeling, The breeze is so busy it don’t miss a tree, Everything's going my way. And an ol’ Weepin’ Willer is laughin’ at me. All the cattle are standing like statues, Oh what a beautiful morning, All the cattle are standing like statues, Oh what a beautiful day, They don't turn their heads as they see me ride I’ve got a wonderful feeling, by. Everything’s going my way. But a little brown mav'rick is winking her eye. Oh what a beautiful day Bless Your Beautiful Hide Composed for the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Rogers and Hammerstein score again with the bizarre, yet charming production of seven brothers who are savage and grizzly in manner, but are socially and romantically coached by a lovely, upstanding woman, Milly. The set opens with Adam Pontipee on a mission. He is on the search for a wife and confidently walks around the town looking for his prize. Bless your beautiful hide, wherever you may Bless your beautiful hide, prepare to bend be your keen We ain't met yet but I'm a-willing to bet And take that vow ‘cause I’m a-tellin’ you You're the gal for me now You’re the gal for me Bless your beautiful hide You're just as good as lost Pretty and trim but kinda slim I don't know your name but I'm a-stakin' my Bossy and bold but not too old claim Simple and sweet and sassy as can be! Lest your eyes is crossed Bless your beautiful hide, wherever you may be Oh, I'd swap my gun and I'd swap my mule Though whoever took it would be one big fool Pretty and trim but not too slim Or pay your way through cookin' school Bossy and bold but not not too old If'n you would say “I Do” Simple and sweet, and sassy as can be! Bless your beautiful hide Yes you’re the gal for me! Stranger Based on the movie released in 2003, Big Fish (the musical) debuted on broadway in 2013 and was met with mixed reviews, but still was deemed an overall positive, family-friendly, clean story. Big Fish is a tale about a father and a son, Edward and Will. Edward raised Will with stories that were entertaining, fanciful, but cleary mythical. At some point, Will becomes an adult and recognizes his father’s game. Will becomes estranged from his father, but after marrying and his wife becoming pregnant with a son, he is ready to reconcile, which is where “Stranger” begins.