The Kiss

"The Kiss" is the third song of Lori Laitman's song cycle Mystery, which sets the poetry of Sara Teasdale. This particular poem is from Teasdale's volume Helen of Troy and Other Poems of 1911.

The audio selection is made possible through a collaboration between the Hampsong Foundation and SongFest. In this audio clip, the performers are Rebecca Brinkley, soprano, and Han-Wen Yu, piano, and the performance took place at Pepperdine University at SongFest 2010.

Date: 1998Composer: Lori LaitmanText: Sara TeasdaleSong Collection: Mystery

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    The Kiss
    by Sara Teasdale

    I hoped that he would love me,
    And he has kissed my mouth,
    But I am like a stricken bird
    That cannot reach the south.

    For though I know he loves me,
    To-night my heart is sad;
    His kiss was not so wonderful
    As all the dreams I had.

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    Sheet Music

    Mystery (Baritone Version)

    Composer(s): Lori Laitman

    Song(s): 1. Nightfall
    2. Spray
    3. The Kiss
    4. The Mystery
    5. The Rose

    Voice Type: Low

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    Mystery (Mezzo-Soprano Version)

    Composer(s): Lori Laitman

    Song(s): 1. Nightfall
    2. Spray
    3. The Kiss
    4. The Mystery
    5. The Rose

    Voice Type: Medium

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