New Feature Alert


It’s now easier than ever to see both the author's and the composer's versions of a text!

After more than a year in development, I'm thrilled to announce that we've finally implemented the ability to view "sung texts" with all the modifications by a given composer already applied. Over 10,000 pages will benefit from this improvement. It should especially benefit those of you who need accurate texts for concert programs and CD booklets.

I'm excited to share this new feature with all of you and hope that it enhances your experience on the LiederNet Archive. Take some time to explore and enjoy! — Emily

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by John Webster (1580 - 1632)

O let us howl, some heavy note
Language: English 
O let us howl, some heavy note,
Some deadly-dogged howl,
Sounding as from the threat'ning throat
Of beasts and fatal fowl.
As ravens, screech-owls, bulls, and bears,
We'll bill and bawl our parts,
Till irksome noise have cloyed your ears
And corrosived your hearts.
At last when as our choir wants breath,
Our bodies being bless'd,
We'll sing like Swans, to welcome death,
And die in love and rest.

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Researcher for this page: Ross Klatte

This text was added to the website: 2014-02-06
Line count: 12
Word count: 69