The text is by William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet. In this setting the music compliments the words by following the natural rhythm of the text. Rich in symbolic imagery, "Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths, Enwrought with gold and …Read More
The text is by William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet. In this setting the music compliments the words by following the natural rhythm of the text. Rich in symbolic imagery, "Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths, Enwrought with gold and silver light, I'd spread the gold and silver cloths under your feet: Tread softly, you tread on my dreams." This piece is on many state and regional contest lists.