Music at Epiphany

This week, James Coaxum and Joe Ritchie perform "Zueignung" by Richard Strauss. Zueignung (Dedication) is the first lied (German Art Song) that James learned of the language. This song is about being grateful and just being thankful for the many blessings that we have in life. He wanted to revisit some of his past and wanted to dedicate this song to everyone who has been there along his life journey.

Zueignung - Dedication
Performed in the original language German
Music by Richard Strauss, Lyrics by Hermann von Gilm

Ja, du weißt es, teure Seele,
Daß ich fern von dir mich quäle,
Liebe macht die Herzen krank,
Habe Dank.

Einst hielt ich, der Freiheit Zecher,
Hoch den Amethysten-Becher,
Und du segnetest den Trank,
Habe Dank.

Und beschworst darin die Bösen,
Bis ich, was ich nie gewesen,
heilig, heilig an's Herz dir sank,
Habe Dank.

Translation:

Well you know, o dearest soul,
That far from you I torment myself,
Love doth make the heart grow sick,
Have my thanks.

Revelling in freedom, once I held
Aloft the goblet made of amethyst,
And you gave that drink a blessing,
Have my thanks.

And therein you conjured bad times,
Till I, (where I had never been before)
Sank, holy, holy, into your embrace,
Have my thanks.

This week, Joe plays "Rose"  by James Horner. Who did no love the movie "Titanic" when it came out at the movie theater?  As you listen to the music, may you enjoy the majesty and love that you felt while watching it.

Enjoy!

This week, Joe plays "Silent Tears" by Jeanine Yeager. The first time he played this piece was in college and he was immediately drawn to it by the universal emotion it conveys of sadness that can occur throughout our lives. The first section, built on a motive of halting two-note slurs that sound like stifled sobs, creates a poignant effect.

Enjoy!

This week, Joe Ritchie performs "Remembering Emile, and Finale" by John Williams. He discovered this piece while playing for a radio show set in World War I at ODU.  This music is from the motion picture "War Horse" (set in World War I) which is about a thoroughbred named Joey who is bought by the British Army and encounters numerous individuals and owners throughout Europe while experiencing the tragedies of war.

Enjoy!

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