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Michael Nyman - If

from Australian Monody by The Marais Project

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If is one of two songs by English composer Michael Nyman that set texts by Roger Pulvers. Both songs featured in the Japanese animated feature film The Diary of Anne Frank (1995), directed by Seiya Araki. A critic once described Nyman’s style as “pump-action Purcell”. This lovely song is an apt modern-day companion to Dowland and Purcell. (Jenny Eriksson)

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If

Text by Roger Pulvers

If at the sound of a wish
The summer sun would shine
And if just a smile would do
To brush all the clouds from the sky

If at the blink of an eye
The autumn leaves would whirl
And if you could sigh a deep sigh
To scatter them over the earth

I'd blink my eyes
And wave my arms
I'd wish a wish
To stop all harm

If at the wave of a hand
The winter snows would start
And if you could just light a candle
To change people's feelings and hearts

I'd whisper love
In every land
To every child
Woman and man

That's what I'd do
If my wishes would come true
That's what I'd do
If my wishes could come true

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from Australian Monody, released May 22, 2022
Russell Harcourt, countertenor; Susie Bishop, violin; Jennifer Eriksson, viola da gamba; Tommie Andersson, theorbo

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The Marais Project Sydney, Australia

Founded by Jennifer Eriksson in 2000 The Marais Project has a focus on the music written for the viola da gamba - both old and new. The ensemble has released 9 commercial CDs and present Australia's longest running viola da gamba recital series. In 2019 they celebrated their 20th anniversary. ... more

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