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De La Cuna que se Mece Eternamente
for unaccompanied vocal ensemble
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When American poet Walt Whitman first published his collection Leaves of Grass in 1855, it was notable for its sensual imagery in an era when such carnal expression was considered immoral. On the eve of his 191st birthday, Whitman’s evocative prose was sung in the language of passion.
Commissioned note
Written for the Baroque Voices concert series 'Alleluia: a newe work!', 2010
Text note
Setting of 'Out Of The Cradle Endlessly Rocking' (Verse 1) by Walt Whitman (1855), from 'Leaves Of Grass'. Spanish translation by Gisella Villavicencio
Performance history
23 May 2010: Alleluia: a newë work! 2010
30 May 2010: 2010 Alleluia: a newë work!
11 Jun 2011: Brother Sun, Sister Moon - Baroque Voices