From a recital in Englewood, New Jersey, March 18, 1962.
Notes on Silenzio cantatore (Silence singer)
© Jean Peccei
Music: Lama, Text: Bovio
In Silenzio cantatore, the singer, somewhat paradoxically, sings in
praise of silence. He tells his beloved, Marí' (Maria in Neapolitan) to
be silent that night, to fall into his arms without speaking. All are
sleeping a shining sleep on this summer's night. The singer will be
silent too. "I will not tell you words of love, but let the sea speak
for me." The songs ends with "Tell me if tonight you are all mine. Yours
eyes tell me "Yes!". With this moon, no lies can come from your lips."
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9 авг 2011
