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For alto and guitar
Title by uploader: The Swallows – for alto and guitar
Instrumentation |
Contralto, Countertenor, Classical guitar |
Type of score |
Score for two performers |
Translator |
James Russell |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Language |
English |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'10 |
Poem by Gourgen Mahari translated by James Russell, set to music by David W Solomons
This song with its slow limping 7/4 evokes the tiredness of the Swallows on their way home and the fact that they may never reach it. The swallows represent the Armenian people after the 1915 massacre.
This the original setting for alto and guitar. A version for alto and piano is also available.
The sound sample is a performance by the composer.
For alto and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows – for alto and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Contralto, Countertenor |
Type of score |
Full score |
Translator |
James Russell |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Language |
English |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
6'3 |
Year of composition |
1992 |
Poem by Gourgen Mahari translated by James Russell, set to music by David W Solomons
This song with its slow limping 7/4 evokes the tiredness of the Swallows on their way home and the fact that they may never reach it. The swallows represent the Armenian people after the 1915 massacre.
The recording is from the CD Songs of Solomons and was performed by Stephen Taylor (countertenor) and Jonathan Leonard (piano), who have given permission for use of their performance. The CD itself is available in the form of mp3 downloads at CDBaby, Amazon, Napster and other reputable download places.
For tenor and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows – for tenor and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Tenor |
Type of score |
Piano-vocal score |
Translator |
James Russell |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Language |
English |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
5'30 |
Year of composition |
1996 |
The Swallows is based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample is an electronic preview.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For clarinet and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for clarinet and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Clarinet |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Solo part |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For clarinet and guitar
Title by uploader: The Swallows for clarinet and guitar
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For flute and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for flute and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Flute |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Solo part |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For cello and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for cello and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Cello |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Solo part |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For cello and guitar
Title by uploader: The Swallows for cello and guitar
Instrumentation |
Cello, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For alto saxophone and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for alto saxophone and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Alto Saxophone |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Solo part |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For alto saxophone and guitar
Title by uploader: The Swallows for alto saxophone and guitar
Instrumentation |
Alto Saxophone, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For flute and guitar
Title by uploader: The Swallows for flute and guitar
Instrumentation |
Flute, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For cor anglais and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for cor anglais and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Cor anglais |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Solo part |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For cor anglais and guitar
Title by uploader: The Swallows for cor anglais and guitar
Instrumentation |
Cor anglais, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
It is performed here by Ágnes Jakab (cor anglais) and András Csáki (guitar)
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For violin and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for violin and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Violin |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Solo part |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For violin and guitar
Title by uploader: The Swallows for violin and guitar
Instrumentation |
Violin, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contain score and parts.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For soprano and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for soprano and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Soprano |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Piano-vocal score |
Translator |
James Russell |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Language |
English |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
5'0 |
Year of composition |
2015 |
The Swallows is based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample is an electronic preview.
The original song can be heard on youtube at: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
For alto clarinet and piano
Title by uploader: The Swallows for alto clarinet and piano
Instrumentation |
Piano, Alto Clarinet |
Scored for |
Solo, Accompanying piano |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Solo part |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'15 |
Year of composition |
2017 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
The Swallows is an instrumental arrangement of my song for alto and guitar based on the poem by Gourgen Mahari, as translated from the Armenian by James Russell.
The Armenian poet Gourgen Mahari, who died in the USSR in 1969 is lamenting his many compatriots who were exiled, dispossessed and killed during the 20th century (poem shown below)
Versions are available on this site for:
voice, clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and guitar
and for
voice, alto clarinet, B flat clarinet, flute, violin, alto saxophone, cello or cor anglais and piano
The sound sample for the instrumental arrangements are electronic previews.
The pdf file contains the score and separate alto clarinet part.
The original song can be heard on youtube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucw5zpeGzQ
== The Swallows ==
Far in the distant Nile Valley down nameless highways unknown,
where the Dead Sea`s gloomy ripples break,
straining on their way unfinished home,
with a song in their hearts,
the swallows died,
unable to return.
Far in the distant Nile Valley down down nameless highways unknown.
They never came back to adorn the Spring with heady song,
to chant with the winds the green meadow,
rebuild abandoned nests.
They died on distant mountains, plains afar,
unable to return. Far away.
Can they subsist with the love of our hearts
or our gardens` blossoms gay
or our joyous vernal rains?
They who died on the way unfinished home.
Far in the distant Nile Valley.
Unable to return.
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