Can anyone point me to a site that has the lyrics (libretto?) to the choral dances? I was having a conversation with a friend this evening about Gloriana. I know that I have, as part of some vocal ensemble, sung at least a couple of the choral dances, and I’m remembering such odd snippets of lyrics. I don’t even know if what I’m remembering is accurate.
HALP!
We sang the Choral Dances last November. Great fun! I agree that the lyrics are a bit odd at times, especially the women’s “flower” dance and the men’s “rustic” dance.
I don’t know of any site with the lyrics. I have them at home in a CD booklet and will gladly transcribe them for you if you can’t find them elsewhere (they’re not very long). Or you could try googling. I remember that the lyrics start:
I should think transcribing the whole of the lyrics is against the rules of the board, as they’re still under copyright.