Three Songs of Dylan Thomas
For Baritone and Piano (2005-06)
Duration: c. 11 mins
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These Three Songs of Dylan Thomas were written in late 2005 and completed in the spring of 2006. I was inspired to set Dylan Thomas’s poems to music after hearing a recording of the poet reading his own poems, including these three. I was moved by the power of his voice and how the poem came alive through reciting it. Thomas believed that poetry should be read aloud, and after hearing “And Death Shall Have No Dominion”, “In My Craft or Sullen Art” and “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” come alive by his voice, I felt that, through music, I could make these poems even more powerful and beautiful.
Winner, Student Composer Award, 2006 American Art Song Competition
“And Death Shall Have No Dominion” premiered February 10, 2007 by Brian Leerhuber-baritone, and Steven Bailey-piano, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, CA.
“In My Craft or Sullen Art” premiered December 2005 by Anthony Macias-baritone, and the composer at the piano at Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH.
“Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” premiered February 21, 2009 by Zachary Rusk-baritone, and the composer at the piano at Baldwin University, Berea, OH.