Samuel Barber: "Sleep Now", Op. 10, No. 2 Gerald Finley

Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Three Songs, Op. 10 to poems of James Joyce:
2. "Sleep Now"
Gerald Finley (baritone)
Julius Drake (piano)


Samuel Barber's background, deeply rooted in singing, his love of poetry, and his intimate knowledge and appreciation of the human voice, inspired his vocal writing.

Barber set to music six poems by James Joyce from his _Chamber Music_. Three of these songs were published in 1939 as Barber's Op. 10.

The second song, "Sleep now," is in a three part form, in which the first and last parts are similar, with a contrasting section in between. The second section is more dramatic while the third section returns to tranquility. (AllMusic.com)


"Sleep now", Op. 10, No. 2

Sleep now, O sleep now,
O you unquiet heart!
A voice crying "Sleep now"
Is heard in my heart.

The voice of the winter
Is heard at the door.
O sleep, for the winter
Is crying "Sleep no more."

My kiss will give peace now
And quiet to your heart -
Sleep on in peace now,
O you unquiet heart!

James Joyce

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• classical
• vocal
• Samuel
• Barber
• James
• Joyce
• Gerald
• Finley

[coryisawake]

This is a wonderful rendition!

[musicmakerscott]

Fantastic duo! Powerful!!!

[imusiciki]

A wonderful recording ! I can not thank you enough for sharing such a fantastic video & music!

[karmakomodia]

lovely Bravo!!!...Thank you for posting this.!..

the images are Wonderful as well.