Vox Peregrini 2022 Concert Repertoire
(to be selected from the following works, arranged below by composer’s birthdate)
Title/Composer
Text in English
O virtus Sapientie
Hildegard of Bingen
(b. 1098)
O strength of Wisdom who, circling, circled, enclosing all in one lifegiving path, three wings you have: one soars to the heights, one distills its essence upon the earth, and the third is everywhere. Praise to you, as is fitting, O Wisdom.
O Virgo Splendens
Llibre Vermeil de Montserrrat
(c. 1370)
O Virgin resplendent here on the lofty mountain, jagged with its shining miracles about, which all the faithful climb. Ah, with an eye of mercy see those bound by the bonds of sin, let them not be weighed down by the blows of Hell but be called by your prayers to be with the blessed.
Eram quasi agnus
Tomás Luis de Victoria
(b. 1548)
I was like a lamb that was innocent; I was brought to the slaughter, and I knew it not; my enemies have taken counsel against me, saying: Come, let us put wood into his bread, let us root him out of the land of the living.
Vere languores nostros
Tomás Luis de Victoria
Truly, our failings he has taken upon himself and our sorrows he has borne. By his wounds we have been saved. O sweet wood, O Sweet nails that bore this sweet burden, which alone were worthy to support the King of heaven and Lord.
Miserere
Gregorio Allegri
(b. 1582)
Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offenses. Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness: and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me. For thou desirest no sacrifice, else I would give it to thee: but thou delightest not in burnt offerings. The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise. O be favorable and gracious unto Sion: build the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt offerings and oblations: Then they shall offer young bullocks upon thine altar.
Abendlied
Josef Rheinberger
(b. 1839)
Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now over.
Peace I leave with you
Amy Beach
(b. 1867)
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled.
I’ll Follow the Sun
arr. Grayston Ives
(b. 1948)
One day you’ll look to see I’ve gone, For tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun. Some day you’ll know I was the one, But tomorrow my rain, so I’ll follow the sun. And now the time has come, and so, my love, I must go. And though I lose a friend in the end you will know. One day you’ll find that I have gone, But tomorrow my rain, so I’ll follow the sun.
True Colors
arr. Deke Sharon
(b. 1967)
You with the sad eyes, don't be discouraged, oh I realize, It's hard to take courage in a world full of people you can lose sight of it all. The darkness inside you can make you feel so small. Show me a smile then. Don't be unhappy. Can't remember when I last saw you laughing. This world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear. Just call me up 'cause I will always be there. And I see your true colors shining through. I see your true colors, and that's why I love you. So don't be afraid to let them show. Your true colors are beautiful like a rainbow.
In this place
Will Todd
(b. 1970)
In this place I have been made new; I have been gifted jewels beyond price. In this place I am light, In this place, in your sight I am made ever lasting. In your love, starting and ending; I will be carried softly to heaven. In your love I am given beauty. I am made everlasting. You give me strength for me to hold, You are the hope that shines like gold. In this place I am new. In your love I am true. I will fly with angles to this place, And be made everlasting.
This is My Father’s World
arr. Ēriks Ešenvalds
(b. 1977)
This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees of skies and seas— his hand the wonders wrought. This is my Father’s world: the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world: he shines in all that’s fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere. This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father’s world: Why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King, let the Heaven’s ring! God reigns; let earth be glad!
*Also sung as “This is my Mother’s world.”
Sing to the Moon
Laura Mvula
(b. 1986)
Hey there you, shattered in a thousand pieces, Weeping in the darkest nights. Hey there you, try to stand up on your own two feet And stumble into the sky. When the lights go out and you’re on your own, How you’re gonna make it through till the morning sun? Sing to the moon and the stars will shine Over you, lead you to the other side. Sing to the moon and the stars will shine Over you, heaven’s gonna turn the time. Hey there you, looking for a brighter season, Need to lay your burden down. Hey there you, drowning in a hopeless feeling, Buried under deeper ground. When the lights go out it’s a waiting game, Never gonna see a day when your world will change.
O Nata Lux
Anna Lapwood
(b. 1995)
O Light born of Light, Jesus redeemer of the world, with loving-kindness deign to receive suppliant praise and prayer. Thou who once deigned to be clothed in flesh for the sake of the lost, grant us to be members of thy blessed body.