anne-sofie von otter korngold

4 Lieder nach Shakespeare (Op. 31): I. Desdemona's song 00:00 II. Under the greenwood tree 03:00 III. Blow, blow, thou winter wind 04:54 IV. When birds do sing 07:05 Korngold, Erich (1897-1957) -composer Anne Sofie von Otter -mezzosoprano Bengt Forsberg -piano Desdemona's song Verse 1 The poor soul sat sighing by a sycamore tree, Sing all a green willow; Her hand on her bosom, her head on her knee, Sing willow, willow, willow Verse 2 The fresh streams ran by her, and mumur'd her moans ” Her salt tears fell from her, & soften’d the stones; ” Chorus Sing all a green willow must be my garland. Let nobody blame him; his scorn I approve, I call’d my love false love; but what said he then? If I If I If I court moe [more] women, you’ll couch with moe [more] men. {PAUSE} Coda Sing willow, willow, willow {my add.} Sing willow, willow, willow Sing willow, willow, willow Sing willow, willow, willow. (4.3. 42-63)