1990
Wasting the Night
Composed by
Scott Wheeler
Scott Wheeler Text by
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Edna St. Vincent Millay 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.
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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
Songs
I shall forget you1990 · Wasting the NightScott WheelerEdna St. Vincent MillayRecuerdo1990 · Wasting the NightScott WheelerEdna St. Vincent MillayTime does not bring relief1990 · Wasting the NightScott WheelerEdna St. Vincent MillayThe Betrothal1990 · Wasting the NightScott WheelerEdna St. Vincent MillayThursday1990 · Wasting the NightScott WheelerEdna St. Vincent Millay
Sheet Music
Wasting the Night
Scott Wheeler
1. Thursday 2. Recuerdo 3. I shall forget you 4. Time does not bring relief 5. The Betrothal
Soprano