Fidelity
David Leisner
About this work:
For tenor (or soprano) and baritone and piano. 8 poems by 6 poets on the theme of a long-term, monogamous gay relationship, from beginning doubts through romantic attractions and struggles to enduring love. Its original setting is for two males, but may also be performed in a heterosexual version. The poets are May Swensen, Walt Whitman,
Kenneth Patchen, William Meredith, Wendell Berry and Leslie Marmon Silko.
1. Our Forward Shadows
2. Are you the new person drawn toward me?
3. Moon, Sun, Sleep, Birds, Live
4. O My Love the Pretty Towns
5. Tree Marriage
6. Sometimes he contemplates adultery
7. Anniversary Song
8. Lullaby
Year composed: 1996
Duration: 00:22:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Solo Voice with Keyboard
Instrumentation: 1 Piano, 1 Tenor, 1 Baritone
Instrumentation notes: For tenor (or soprano) and baritone and piano.