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Symphony no. 24, "Majnun"

Symphony by Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000)

1. Majnun



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2. Letters in the sand

Language: English

Authorship

Based on 


One who traveled in the desert
Saw Majnun where he was sitting
All alone like a magician
Tracing letters in the sand.
Input by Jean Nandi

3. The distracted lover

Language: English

Authorship

Based on 


"O distracted lover, writing
What the sword-wind of the desert
Undeciphers so that no one
After you shall understand."
Input by Jean Nandi

4. The sword-wind



[--- Tacet ---]

5. Majnun answered

Language: English

Authorship

Based on 


Majnun answer'd.
Input by Jean Nandi

6. The beloved



[--- Tacet ---]

7. The celestial beloved



[--- Tacet ---]

8. Majnun's love song

Language: English

Authorship

Based on 


"I am writing
Only for myself, and only Layla,
Writing in that word a volume
Over which forever poring,
From her very name I sip in fancy
Till I drink her lip."

Chorus:
 "Only Layla"
Input by Jean Nandi

9. The mysterious beloved

Language: English

Authorship

Based on 


"I am writing
Only for myself, and only Layla,

[ ... ]
Input by Jean Nandi

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