Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999878 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,World. Score. 3 pages. William P. Gorton #6116357. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.999878). Fenesta che lucive is a haunting, new rendition of the well-known Neapolitan text about the death of the lover's girl, Nenna. Gritty, and tragic, the text is masterfully set in a minor-key lament, with an unforgettable melody and strong dramatic contrasts. This piece would be a great addition to a student or faculty conservatory recital, or public performance of art songs or Italian (Neapolitan in this case) traditional popular songs (in the vein of Core 'ngrato, Torna a Surriento, O sole mio, etc.). This will be one of your favorites! This song appears on Gorton's album of art songs, Brimfull, available through his website (see below).

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071040 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Spiritual. Full Performance. Duration 230. William P. Gorton #6118897. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071040). In troubled times we need comfort. The Blessing was conceived in a moment of despondency, to invoke relief from inner torment via the ecstasy of the Muse, the energy of inspiration and comfort and the creator of art. This song has been a favorite choice by singers among many of Gorton's compositions.

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071034 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Spiritual. Full Performance. Duration 270. William P. Gorton #6118871. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071034). Light, My Light, captures the ecstasy we can feel in the experience of divine energy and the joy of living, or the brilliant natural light of the life-giving sunshine, if you like. The text by Tagore is characteristically exuberant, full of enthusiasm and celebration - something the world really could use!

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071039 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Sacred,Spiritual. Full Performance. Duration 149. William P. Gorton #6118891. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071039). Reminiscence is a look back over a long life, recalling the magical wonder of a child at the sweet sunshine and the smell of the summer earth. This is juxtaposed with the sense of the brevity of life, helping us to cherish it more fully, so that what we leave behind might help others to enjoy it as we did, as innocent children.

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071041 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Latin. Full Performance. Duration 136. William P. Gorton #6118893. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071041). So el olivar [Beneath the Olive Tree] is a lament, describing a dark little girl weeping under the olive tree, mourning her dead friend; which made the branches tremble. Haunting and poignant.

High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999888 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Concert,Spiritual. 6 pages. William P. Gorton #6116907. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.999888). Thirst is a powerful outcry against one's inner demons, a rebuttal to the negative thoughts that we all have experienced at times, and a prayer for peace. Broad and dramatic, with a virtuosic and powerful piano accompaniment, this song will provide great dramatic contrast and substance to any vocal program. More appropriate for the advanced singer, this piece would work well as part of a set (see other Gorton compositions for ideas). Your pianist will love this piece!

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071027 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Latin. Full Performance. Duration 150. William P. Gorton #6118841. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071027). This haunting lullaby/love song in Spanish is a gem! This song happens to be Dr. Gorton's premier composition, and it is a real favorite with singers and audiences alike. Brezo appears on Gorton's album of art songs, Brimfull, available through his website (see below).

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071037 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Spiritual. Full Performance. Duration 301. William P. Gorton #6118883. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071037). On the Seashore of Endless Worlds, with a text by Tagore, beautifully paints the ironically naive view of children playing at the edge of the threatening ocean, a metaphor on the uncertainty of life and the virtue of innocence. Full of playful text painting, this is a true art piece, and accessible to even a moderately skilled singer. Wonderfully rocking piano ostinati illustrate the rising and falling of ocean swells and blasting chords the crashing of waves. The spiritual message here is to help us appreciate the joy of life even more intensely in the face of our eventual demise.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999883 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Spiritual. Score. 2 pages. William P. Gorton #6116887. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.999883). Reminiscence is a look back over a long life, recalling the magical wonder of a child at the sweet sunshine and the smell of the summer earth. This is juxtaposed with the sense of the brevity of life, helping us to cherish it more fully, so that what we leave behind might help others to enjoy it as we did, as innocent children. Evocative and poignant, this accessible piece would work well in any art song recital setting. See other Gorton compositions to make a set.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999882 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Octavo. 10 pages. William P. Gorton #6116581. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.999882). On the Seashore of Endless Worlds, with a text by Tagore, beautifully paints the ironically naive view of children playing at the edge of the threatening ocean, a metaphor on the uncertainty of life and the virtue of innocence. Full of playful text painting, this is a true art piece, and accessible to even a moderately skilled singer. Wonderfully rocking piano ostinati illustrate the rising and falling of ocean swells and blasting chords the crashing of waves. The spiritual message here is to help us appreciate the joy of life even more intensely in the face of our eventual demise. This neo-impressionistic work would be excellent material for a faculty, student, or professional recital at conservatory or in public. Other Gorton songs are available to make a set.

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071043 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Spiritual. Full Performance. Duration 246. William P. Gorton #6118901. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071043). Thirst is a powerful outcry against one's inner demons, a rebuttal to the negative thoughts that we all have experienced at times, and a prayer for peace. Broad and dramatic, with a virtuosic and powerful piano accompaniment.

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071032 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Spiritual. Full Performance. Duration 136. William P. Gorton #6118849. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071032). Endless Journey is a magical song about moving through life together, as in a boat on the sea. Impressionistic in style, with a gently rocking ostinato accompaniment, it creates a wonderful sense of mystical adventure, heightened by the final casting off from life itself into the night. The beautiful text by Tagore is itself an inspiration.

Piano,Tenor Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071033 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Latin,World. Full Performance. Duration 202. William P. Gorton #6118867. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.1071033). Fenesta che lucive is a haunting, new rendition of the well-known Neapolitan text about the death of the lover's girl, Nenna. Gritty, and tragic, the text is masterfully set in a minor-key lament, with an unforgettable melody and strong dramatic contrasts. This piece would be a great addition to a student or faculty conservatory recital, or public performance of art songs or Italian (Neapolitan in this case) traditional popular songs (in the vein of Core 'ngrato, Torna a Surriento, O sole mio, etc.). This will be one of your favorites!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999876 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Concert,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 2 pages. William P. Gorton #6116351. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.999876). Ephiphany challenges our ego-centric preoccupations with an invitation to truly stop and see what matters most in life: to recognize how deeply we all need to be seen, understood, and loved. This powerful statement came out of a workshop attended by Dr. Gorton on love and intimacy, and is appropriate for any spiritual exercise, including a church service or workshop on human relations. It would also make wonderful material for a student or faculty conservatory recital, or public art song recital. Hauntingly beautiful, with a moving, insightful text, Epiphany also appears on Gorton's album of art songs, Brimfull, available through his website (see below).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999886 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Spiritual. Score. 2 pages. William P. Gorton #6116899. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.999886). In troubled times we need comfort. The Blessing was conceived in a moment of despondency, to invoke relief from inner torment via the ecstasy of the Muse, the energy of inspiration and comfort and the creator of art. This song has been a favorite choice by singers among many of Gorton's compositions. Easily accessible for the novice singer, with a simple accompaniment and beautiful suspensions at the final cadence, this art song would be a great addition to any faculty or student recital, or professional public performance. See other Gorton compositions to make a set.