The Polyphonists — "Der Abend" (Op. 64, No. 2) (Johannes Brahms)

Описание: Recorded at Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. in July 2021.

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The Polyphonists (puh-LIH-fuh-nists) are a professional vocal ensemble founded from two households: soprano Amy Broadbent & tenor Matthew Hill, and mezzo-soprano Sylvia Leith & bass-baritone Edmund Milly. The word polyphony describes many independent voices interwoven in harmony, and that is our ethos: We are four soloists, but we come together to create music that transcends our individuality.

Since our debut in 2020, The Polyphonists have garnered a steady following and developed a reputation for sophisticated and broad-ranging programming. The Polyphonists were honored as National Finalists for The American Prize in Chamber Music Performance, 2023 (Professional Division), and have been featured in residence at the University of Maryland, Towson University, the University of Oklahoma, & Oklahoma Baptist University. Our repertoire spans from the early Renaissance through the current day, with a commitment to expanding the choral canon by premiering new works and shining a light on lesser-known gems of the repertoire.

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Translation:

Sink, beaming God; the meadows thirst
for refreshing dew, Man is listless,
the horses are pulling more slowly:
the chariot descends.

Look who beckons from the sea's crystal waves,
smiling warmly! Does your heart know her?
The horses fly more quickly.
Thetis, the divine, is beckoning.

Quickly from the chariot and into her arms
springs the driver. Cupid grasps the reins.
The horses come silently to a halt
and drink from the cool waters.

In the sky above, with a soft step,
comes the fragrant night; she is followed by sweet
Love. Rest and love!
Phoebus, the amorous, rests.

Translation copyright © by Emily Ezust,
from the LiederNet Archive -- https://www.lieder.net/