In Haven
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Haven (Capri) is a poem by the British poet, (Caroline) Alice Elgar (1848 - 1920). The poem is probably best known by its musical setting as the second song (and shortest) of Sea Pictures composed by Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934), the poet's husband. The poem was originally written as "Lute Song" and Alice Elgar adapted it for the song cycle.
Contents |
[edit] History
Elgar originally set the poem to music in 1897, publishing it separately under the title Love alone will stay (Lute Song) for voice and piano in 1898. The verses were then in a different order and the words were slightly different from those that became incorporated into the song cycle.
[edit] Libretto as in Sea Pictures
- Closely let me hold thy hand,
- Storms are sweeping sea and land ;
- Love alone will stand.
- Closely cling, for waves beat fast,
- Foam-flakes cloud the hurrying blast ;
- Love alone will last.
- Kiss my lips, and softly say :
- "Joy, sea-swept, may fade to-day ;
- Love alone will stay."
[edit] Elgar's setting
In the third verse, violins are added to the vocal line. It concludes with an upward scale on the violins and a pizzicato on the lower strings. [1]
[edit] Recordings
As well as the recordings listed in the Sea Pictures article, In Haven has been recorded by Robert Meadmore.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Beales, Brendan Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Programme for performance at the Royal Albert Hall 6 April 2008
- ^ After A Dream
