Tender Wishes | Marianne Lihannah | Voice & Nyckelharpa | Pergolesi by Elyssia published on 2021-05-16T10:42:36Z 'Tender Wishes' is a song by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, here sung in English, translated from the original French song 'Les Tendres Souhaits' aka 'Que ne suis-je la fougère', (See the complete French lyrics by Ribouette below). The melody is by Pergolesi and the harmony, singing and nyckelharpa playing is by Marianne Lihannah. Pergolesi, was an Italian Baroque composer, violinist and organist. Born Jan. 4, 1710, Jesi, Italy—died March 16, 1736, Pozzuoli at just 26 years old by Tuberculosis. The lyricist is Ribouette and in this recording, 2 verses of the original 3 verses are sung. Verse no 2 is here played with two nyckelharpas. The harmony part is improvised under the Pergolesi melody. A special thanks to the wonderful nyckelharpa player Didier Francois, who has helped me with playing this song on the nyckelharpa as well as teaching me improvisation on the nyckelharpa. This song is also a grade song on ABRSM's classical repertoire list. Here is the original French text with all 3 verses included: verse 1: Que ne suis-je la fougère, Où, sur la fin d'un beau jour, Se repose ma bergère Sous la garde de l'amour! Que ne suis-je le Zéphyre Qui rafraîchit ses appas, L'air que sa bouche respire La fleur qui naît sous ses pas. Verse 2: Que ne suis-je l'onde pure Qui la reçoit dans son sein! Que ne suis-je la parure Qui la couvre après le bain! Que ne suis-je cette glace, Où son minois répété Offre à nos yeux une grâce Qui sourit à la beauté! Verse 3: Que ne puis-je par un songe, Tenir son cœur enchanté! Que ne puis-je du mensonge Passer à la vérité! Les dieux qui m'ont donné l'être M'ont fait trop ambitieux, Car enfin je voudrais être Tout ce qui plaît à ces yeux. https://mariannelihannah.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCilabH8BgdRF1EXWoOGcn4Q https://twitter.com/SicantaMusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hjMWkXRkVBP3bG309RVlG http://www.elyssiamusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2-KFD4PYwJCOanCmfGRQQ Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by HAZPAIN Sing is angelic stay on your path 2023-08-20T10:56:19Z Comment by Mohammed Salah ElDin so lit 2023-08-20T07:44:55Z Comment by Leone Marco Bartolo Che arcaicità, che bel brano, bravissima. 2023-06-10T01:37:22Z Comment by Ladat So beautiful, soft, smooth and peaceful. 2023-06-06T08:01:41Z Comment by noel herrity Great vocal performance on a classic composition [via https://sc.repostexchange.com] 2023-06-04T11:05:34Z Comment by Blue Scarr haunting but beautiful 2023-01-17T21:03:10Z Comment by Myckael Marcovic quality 🔉 2023-01-17T15:23:44Z Comment by LUIS BELLO Un trabajo impresionante el que logras con éste instrumento tradicional. No hace falta más. Con el registro de tu voz y las armonías generadas por el instrumento es más que suficiente para éste precioso tema. Enhorabuena 2023-01-15T10:37:53Z Comment by Eric Maclewis Love it : amazing voice with some Celtic inflexions (😉), the outstanding nice bass sound, the great Pergolesi 2022-12-08T07:27:08Z Comment by Children Songs UK Magical 2021-05-18T07:59:15Z Comment by Elyssia Love Pergolesi 2021-05-18T07:52:10Z Comment by Musicesse Love it 2021-05-16T14:50:23Z Comment by Folk Songs - new & old & fusions Exquisite 2021-05-16T12:50:26Z Comment by Marianne Lihannah Thanks so much for the wonderful comments 2021-05-16T12:22:25Z Comment by Wedding Singer UK Superb lovesong 2021-05-16T12:17:16Z Comment by Si Canta Duo Loving this 2021-05-16T12:07:29Z Comment by Magi©ian™ (Making music make a difference) absolutely beautiful 2021-05-16T11:57:14Z Comment by Epic Songs Wowie 2021-05-16T11:55:19Z Comment by Singing Sublime 2021-05-16T11:51:14Z Comment by New Age Music Garden great rendition and playing 2021-05-16T11:26:10Z