Songs

Church Bell at Night

by Samuel Barber From Hermit Songs (1953) Op. 29

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Text

Church Bell at Night
English source: Howard Mumford Jones

Sweet little bell, struck on a windy night,
I would liefer keep tryst with thee
Than be with a light and foolish woman.

Composer

Samuel Barber

Samuel Barber

Poet

Howard Mumford Jones

Howard Mumford Jones

Performances

Previously performed at:

14. Songs of the Zodiac: Robin Tritschler & Graham Johnson 12 Oct 2020