Oh Day of Fire and Sun
Oh Day of Fire and Sun, set to a text by Sara Teasdale, is a contemplation on memory. A complacent first section sets the stage for an all-too-real present, which is intercut by a striking recollection to a time of laughter and joy. The piece concludes with a vibrant reconciliation of what once was and what presently is.
- Ensemble
- SATB Choir + piano
- Duration
- c. 3 minutes
- Year
- 2024
- Dedication
- for the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, Jacob Narverud Conductor
Purchase
Texts
Oh Day of Fire and Sun
Oh day of fire and sun,
Pure as a naked flame,
Blue sea, blue sky and dun
Sands where he spoke my name;
Laughter and hearts so high
That the spirit flew off free,
Lifting into the sky
Diving into the sea;
Oh day of fire and sun
Like a crystal burning,
Slow days go one by one,
But you have no returning.
Sara Teasdale
Listen
Performance by Tallgrass Chamber Choir, Jacob Narverud conductor
0:00 / 0:00