II. Maid Marian

Daughters of Britannia - Iain Bell (texts by the composer)

Diana Damrau - soprano
Julius Drake - piano

II. MAID MARIAN
England in the reign of King John 1199-1216

Although there are varied and conflicting accounts of the legend of Maid Marian, this story tells of Marian's sorrow while waiting for her beloved Robin to return from the Crusades. Such is the extent of her grief that she has turned to monastic life, denying herself any carnal pleasures if Robin is not their source.

Seasons spent in eastbound gaze, awaiting.
Chilled by winter wind.
In silence save a name, but one name hung on my breath,
To conjure your visage.

No morsel passed my lips, reserved for your return.
Sated in visions, envision your advent;
The racing heart, the virgin touch, the first embrace, the...

Dear Lord, I beseech thee, Oh Godly Groom,
Cast away all temporal temptation.
Grant that I may be worthy, Lord, to don your veil.
Infuse in me the strength to keep this Holy Covenant.

In answer to a sorrorel knell,
Your toll too long attending.
Once carnal sought, now divinely wrought.
If he be not you,
No man shall sail this earthly vessel.

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