Hermit Songs, Op. 29 : For Low Voice and Piano - New Edition / edited by Richard Walters.

Contents: At Saint Patrick's Purgatory -- Church Bell at Night -- St. Ita's Vision -- The Heavenly Banquet -- The Crucifixion -- Sea-Snatch -- Promiscuity -- The Monk and His Cat -- The Praises of God -- The Desire for Hermitage. With notes on the songs. Barber composed these songs in 1952-53, on a commission by the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation. The songs set anonymous Irish texts of the 8th and 9th centuries, written by monks and scholars. Also available in an edition for high voice.

1 score (27 p.); 30 cm.

Language: English
Edition Number: ED 2177
Publisher Number: ED2177
ISBN: 1480395161
ISBN13: 9781480395169
Distributor Number: HL50328830
UPC: 073999229707