"Aubade" [Fauré] performed by Katie Morse

Soprano Katie Morse performs "Aubade" by Gabriel Fauré during her junior recital. She is accompanied by pianist John Clodfelter.

Gabriel Fauré was a well-known composer, pianist and teacher, of the 19th century. His music and style of composition impacted numerous composers of the 20th century. His music has a lovely and gentle sound to it, which “Aubade” demonstrates with its peaceful melody and sweet lyrics.

Translation:
The bird in the bush
has saluted the dawn,
and a pale ray of light
has reddened the horizon:
behold the fresh morning!
If you wish to see the flowers
opening everywhere toward the light,
open your eyelids
o maiden with the gentle expression!
The voice of your sweetheart
has dispelled your dream;
I see your white veil
that trembles and stirs,
a sign of charming love!
Descend to this carpet of moss
where the breeze is once again warm,
and the light is gentle;
hurry, o my treasure!
Translation copyright © by Emily Ezust,
from the LiederNet Archive -- https://www.lieder.net/

This performance was recorded during a socially distanced recital with limited audience capacity.

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