A'L MISHKAVI BALEYLOT (Upon my Bed by Night)
for soprano and harp
 
A Lyrical and Evocative Contemporary Work for Soprano and Harp
A'l Mishkavi Baleylot (1992) by Lior Navok is a 5-minute setting of Canticles III 1–4 for soprano and harp. The piece follows a woman's nocturnal search for her beloved, capturing the intimacy, longing, and spiritual resonance of the biblical text. With its delicate textures and expressive vocal writing, it offers performers a lyrical and evocative addition to the modern repertoire for soprano and harp.
 
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About the Music
A’l Mishkavi Baleylot is a 5‑minute work for soprano and harp, setting verses from Canticles III 1–4 in Hebrew. The text describes a woman searching through the night for the beloved she longs for, sensing his nearness yet not finding him until the moment of discovery. The music follows this arc of yearning and anticipation, shaped by the intimate dialogue between voice and harp. Its atmosphere reflects the quiet tension of night, the movement of searching, and the gentle arrival of hope when the beloved is found. It is suitable for professional sopranos and advanced conservatory‑level performers, making it well suited for Hebrew‑language recitals, sacred or biblical‑text programs, contemporary soprano and harp repertoire, or concerts exploring themes of love and longing. The style features lyrical, intimate writing with a clear Hebrew text setting where the harp and voice are woven into a single expressive line.
 
Program Notes
A'l Mishkavi Baleylot (translated from Hebrew as "Upon my bed by night") draws from Canticles III 1-4. It recounts the tale of a woman in search of her destined beloved, feeling his presence drawing near, seeking him through the night until she discovers him.
 
Specifications
Duration: 5 minutes
Year Composed: 1992
Instrumentation: Soprano and Harp
Text: Canticles III 1-4
Language: Hebrew (Score in Latin characters)
 
Product Information
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