牧⽺姑娘 - Nelson Kwei (The Vocal Consort)

牧⽺姑娘
Arranged by Nelson Kwei

The Vocal Consort Presents: There Will Come Soft Rains
Conducted by: Mr Foong Hak Luen

牧⽺姑娘 sings of a young shepherdess guiding her flock of sheep in andout of the fold on a bright, sunny day.
As night falls, she brings her flock back in while she continues her song.
The poetry likens the music of the 草笛 (the music of the pastoral) to be of many romantic admirers looking for a chance to make advances on her.
By laying them not on her heart, it also playfully alludes to how she remains indifferent to her potential suitors.
This folk tune hails from Korea, with anonymous origins.
Our conductor, Mr Nelson Kwei arranged this melodious narration for a choral setting in 2000 for a CD recording for the Victoria Junior College Choir.

⻘⻘的草原朝露在闪亮
静静的⼩溪映照着霞光
年轻的牧⽺姑娘赶着⽺出来了
那⼉传来草笛声, 略过她⽿旁
幕⾊已来临，赶着⽺回牧坊
群星在闪烁，⻛⼉已⼊梦乡
年轻的牧⽺姑娘，幸福的唱起来
虽然听⻅草笛声, 却不放在⼼上

The lush green grass shines and glistens
The gentle stream reflects the rays of the sun
The young shepherdess hurries out her flock
The music of the pastorals brushes by her ears
Dusk falls and she hurries her flock back
The stars twinkle and the wind blows in dream
The young shepherdess joyfully sings her song
The music from the pastorals lays not on her heart


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