Many thanks to David Almond, The Almond Family, and Kirkland Choral Society (Kirkland, WA) for inspiring and supporting this project. Thanks also to Professional Audiology Clinic Ltd, and Season Sponsor Blindman Brewing, for their generous support.
Text by Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374):
Trans. Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 1903
I saw how tears had left their weary traces
Within those eyes that once the sun outshone,
I heard those lips, in low and plaintive moan,
Breathe words to stir the mountains from their places.
Love, wisdom, courage, tenderness, and truth
Made in their mourning strains more high and dear
Than ever wove soft sounds for mortal ear;
And heaven seemed listening in such saddest ruth
The very leaves upon the bough to soothe,
Such sweetness filled the blissful atmosphere.
Video and Performance © 2020 Chronos Music Society of Alberta
Audio and Technical Team
Aaron Addorisio
Chad Ohman
Micah Hussell
Jordan Van Biert
Filming
Ken Stead Productions
Video Production
Steven Brese, Legacy Films