EXPERIENCES 1
for 2 pianos
(1945-1948)
Richard Bernas piano duet
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it is at moments after i have dreamed
of the rare entertainment of your eyes,
when (being fool to fancy) i have deemed
with your peculiar mouth my heart made wise;
at moments when the glassy darkness holds
the genuine apparition of your smile
(it was through tears always) and silence moulds
such strangeness as was mine a little while;
moments when my once more illustrious arms
are filled with fascination, when my breast
wears the intolerant brightness of your charms:
one pierced moment whiter than the rest
- turning from the tremendous lie of sleep
i watch the roses of the day grow deep.
e.e. cummings
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JOHN CAGE
EXPERIENCES 2
for voice unaccompanied
(1948)
lyrics by e.e. cummings
Robert Wyatt voice