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The Fishing Rod
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The most recent addition to my on going song cycle The Fisherman Songs is The Fishing Rod. This song has three points of conscience influences. The following 6th century Chinese poem by Shen Yuëh provides the text: Not only does … Continue reading
Posted in Music, The Fisherman Songs, Visual Arts
Tagged Chinese poetry, Le Rossignol, opera, Shen Yuëh, song, Stravinsky, Wu Zhen
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