SKU: SU.32040040

Mezzo-Soprano & Piano Duration: 17' Composed: 2014 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC These three art songs can be performed independently or in sequence, at any time of the year. Stuart McAlpine’s profound text explores three men from the Christmas story, Joseph, the Inn-keeper, and Simeon. The creative and beautiful musical settings allow for powerfully dramatic interpretation and performance. To Joseph (who taught me how to look at art) The singer sings to Joseph, …you beheld a work of art, the making of a holy heart… and watching through Joseph’s eyes, when hung at last, its meaning was decreed. (4:40) The Inn-keeper’s Lament McAlpine brilliantly explores the possibility…what if the inn-keeper who turned away Mary & Joseph later became the inn-keeper who accepted the injured man brought in by the Good Samaritan? This powerfully dramatic piece depicts the Bethlehem inn-keeper’s bravado, Caeser’s decree was heaven sent, as guests raised glasses, I raised rent! But as the enormity of his mistake became apparent, in later years he bemoans, …if I’d known then what I know now… and finally declares at the end, I know now! (7:50) Simeon’s Last Prayer Simeon sings of being summoned to the temple where he holds his infant Savior. …then as grandfathers do, rejoiced as if he were my one-and-only too. As he leaves he whispers his final prayer, …dismiss your servant, to find You face-to-face. (4:30) Difficulty Level: Baritone/Mezzo-Soprano 6 (Professional) (Baritone Range: low A (optional low G) to high F# (optional high G,A) (Mezzo Range: low A (optional low G) to high G (optional high A) Piano 6 (Professional)(Same level as Debussy or Ravel) See also the version for Baritone Voice and Piano See composer website for audio sample.

SKU: SU.27060295

Also available: Version for Mezzo-Soprano and Eleven Instruments. Full Score - 27060290 Set of Parts - 27060291 Mezzo-Soprano & Piano Duration: 14 Composed: 1996 Published by: Pacific Serenades.

SKU: SU.28120320

1. What is there for you in my name (Pushkin) 2. I loved You (Pushkin) 3. In the Evening (Akhmatova) 4. Yellow and wide is the evening sky (Akhmatova) 5. If only she would approach (Blok)Mezzo-soprano & Piano Duration: 11' Composed: 1998 Published by: Alla Pavlova.

SKU: SU.27160560

Mezzo-Soprano & Piano Composed: 1976 Published by: C. Swigart Music.

SKU: SU.28110260

Mezzo-Soprano & Piano Composed: 2022 Published by: Steven R. Lebetkin A Daughter's Journey (Youtube):.

SKU: SU.27160370

Mezzo-Soprano & Piano Composed: 1992 Published by: C. Swigart Music.

SKU: SU.21010030

Texts by Robert BrowningMezzo-Soprano & Piano Duration: 6’ Composed: after 1996 Published by: Estate of Edward T. Cone.

SKU: SU.50011190

Copyright 1999. Published by: Seesaw Music.