The poems for this work were taken from Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali (Song Offerings) written in India around 1910 during a restless almost sleepless period in the poets life. Introduced to the west in 1912 they became widely recognized for their simple captivating descriptions of nature and their yearning spiritual tone. Almost every line is filled with natural images and a wandering restless mood is ever present. This sense is captured by the composer in his setting for voice alto saxophone and piano. Movement titles: I. Nightfall II. Light III. Departure.

for voice and piano. Par ROTA NINO. Between 1921 and 1938 Nino Rota composed twenty-one pieces for voice and piano, five of which he approved for printing. These early works made him known in the music world. The lyrics are of different origin: poems by the Indian Nobel Prize winner Tagore, a sonnet by Petrarch as well as a Tuscan folksong which was at the same time his last vocal chamber music work. Three of the songs contained in this new edition are printed in different keys, as can already be found in Rota's manuscripts./ Répertoire / Soprano ou Ténor et Piano

The second in Glass' trilogy about men who changed the world Satyagraha's sub-text is politics. The opera is semi-narrative in form and deals with Mahatma Gandhi's early years in South Africa and his development of non-violentprotest into a political tool. (Satyagraha is a Sanskrit word meaning 'truth force'). Each act is dominated by a single historic figure (non-singing role) overlooking the action from above: the Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore inAct 1 the Russian author Leo Tolstoy in Act 2 the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Act 3. The music from the conclusion of Act 3 has been beautifully arranged and adapted for Organ solo by MichaelRiseman and Donald Joyce.

Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-Craig Hella Johnson's remarkable setting of verses by the poet Rabindranath Tagore creates a mesmerizing effect with music that is both ancient and modern. 'Ever in my life have I sought thee with my songs.'Duration: ca. 4:30.

When I Bring to You Colour'd Toys is the first of three songs from the Gitanjali cycle. Based on the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore these songs have long been one of John Carpenter's most popular works. This version is arranged for Medium Or High Voice and a Piano accompaniment.

For advanced middle school and high school choirs this is the perfect easy-to-program piece! A beautiful poem by Rabindranath Tagore is set to music that really sings the text. The song has a flowing and attractive piano accompaniment.