Lo! Here the Gentle Lark by Henry Bishop Sheet Music Download Key: F major Soprano voice with flute obbligato From The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare This song has been scanned from sheet music that is in public domain. Lyrics for Lo! Here the Gentle Lark by Henry Bishop Lo, here the gentle lark, …
- Lo! Here the Gentle Lark by Henry Bishop
- Sheet Music Download
- Key: F major
- Soprano voice with flute obbligato
- From The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
- This song has been scanned from sheet music that is in public domain.
Lyrics for Lo! Here the Gentle Lark by Henry Bishop
Lo, here the gentle lark, weary of rest,
From his moist cabinet mounts up on high,
And wakes the morning, from whose silver breast
The sun ariseth in his majesty;
Who doth the world so gloriously behold
That cedar-tops and hills seem burnish’d gold.
Venus salutes him with this fair good-morrow:
‘O thou clear god, and patron of all light,
From whom each lamp and shining star doth borrow
The beauteous influence that makes him bright,
There lives a son that suck’d an earthly mother,
May lend thee light, as thou dost lend to other.
More information about this aria:
Lo! Here the Gentle Lark is a virtuosic soprano showpiece by Sir Henry Bishop. It is known for its sparkling coloratura writing and charming depiction of a lark greeting the morning. Set to a text by William Shakespeare, the piece pairs the singer with a lively flute obbligato that mimics birdsong, creating playful dialogue between voice and instrument. Its brilliant runs, trills, and expressive contrasts make it a favorite for showcasing agility and musicality, while the pastoral mood and graceful melodic lines reflect the elegance of early 19th-century English vocal style.
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Bishop: Lo! Here the Gentle Lark
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- Lo! Here the Gentle Lark by Henry Bishop
- Sheet Music Download
- Key: F major
- Soprano voice with flute obbligato
- From The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
- This song has been scanned from sheet music that is in public domain.
Lyrics for Lo! Here the Gentle Lark by Henry Bishop
Lo, here the gentle lark, weary of rest,
From his moist cabinet mounts up on high,
And wakes the morning, from whose silver breast
The sun ariseth in his majesty;
Who doth the world so gloriously behold
That cedar-tops and hills seem burnish’d gold.
Venus salutes him with this fair good-morrow:
‘O thou clear god, and patron of all light,
From whom each lamp and shining star doth borrow
The beauteous influence that makes him bright,
There lives a son that suck’d an earthly mother,
May lend thee light, as thou dost lend to other.
More information about this aria:
Lo! Here the Gentle Lark is a virtuosic soprano showpiece by Sir Henry Bishop. It is known for its sparkling coloratura writing and charming depiction of a lark greeting the morning. Set to a text by William Shakespeare, the piece pairs the singer with a lively flute obbligato that mimics birdsong, creating playful dialogue between voice and instrument. Its brilliant runs, trills, and expressive contrasts make it a favorite for showcasing agility and musicality, while the pastoral mood and graceful melodic lines reflect the elegance of early 19th-century English vocal style.
