1990


Wasting the Night

Song Collection


Wasting the Night is a song cycle by Scott Wheeler which sets the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay. It was written for a concert of Alea III, on which the songs were premiered by soprano Susan Lambert and pianist Thomas Stumpf. Subsequent performances by: Utah Composers Consortium, Crosscurrents, Amy Lalime with the composer, and Nancy Armstrong with Anthony Tommasini. ----- The audio recording provided is used with the permission of the composer and features soprano Susanna Phillips and pianist Donald Berman.

Song List

1. Thursday | Text: Edna St. Vincent Millay
2. Recuerdo | Text: Edna St. Vincent Millay
3. I shall forget you | Text: Edna St. Vincent Millay
4. Time does not bring relief | Text: Edna St. Vincent Millay
5. The Betrothal | Text: Edna St. Vincent Millay

Sheet Music