The Astronomers (An Epitaph) (Anonymous, set by R. Hundley) (The Lied and Art Song Texts Page: Texts and Translations to Lieder, mélodies, canzoni, and other classical vocal music)

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The Astronomers (An Epitaph)

Language: English


Susan Campbell  1863-1910
Brian Campbell  1862-1909
            Astronomers 
We have loved the stars too deeply 
To be afraid of the night.

Note: based on an inscription found in Allegheny, PA

Input by Steven Serpa

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Anonymous/Unidentified Artist

Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive)

Richard Hundley (1931-)

Date added to the website: 2007-02-23.

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