The Swimmer
Compositon by Nicholas Pike and beautifully performed by the extraordinary young tenor Anthony León. Strings performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and piano performed by Nicholas Pike.
The video features images of the magnificent bronze sculpture by Carol Peace at the Glyndebourne Estate in England, which was the inspiration for the lyric. Glyndebourne is home to the world famous music festival.
LITHE THE SWIMMER’S BODY
FOIL TO WATER’S CALLING
A FALLING LEAF’S CARESS
THE ONLY GLIMPSE OF TIME
COOL APPEARS THE WATER’S EDGE
LIQUID HANDS BUOY THE TROUBLED SKY
A SURGE OF FLUID LIGHT, IN CHAINS
LITHE THE SWIMMER’S BODY
FIERCELY HOLDING FROZEN
FOREVER POISED IN SHADE
THE PROMISED DAY REMAINS
http://nicholaspike.net/
https://www.anthonyleontenor.com/
https://www.budapestscoring.com/
https://carolpeace.com/glyndebourne-festival/
April 2024