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Rorem has written more high quality songs than almost any other American composer. You may wish to hear a complete Great Songs program that includes an interview with the composer and many examples of his music.
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Ned Rorem writes: "Young American singers learn every language except their own...The students (those not aiming toward music comedy) sniff neither glory nor money in English language repertory. They feel no pride in--have scarecely an awareness of--the long tradition of songs in English..."
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Carole Fareley, soprano
Ned Rorem, piano.
Set by Ned Rorem to poetry of Walt Whitman
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As Adam early in the morning,
Walking forth from the bower refresh'd with sleep;
Behold me where I pass, hear my voice, approach,
Touch me, touch the palm of your hand to my body as I pass;
Be not afraid of my body. |
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