The Glitt’ring Sun

Details

"The Glitt'ring Sun" from The Morning by Thomas Arne, arranged for two pianos by Greg Anderson / Full score / Difficulty: Intermediate / Duration: 4 minutes / Pages: 3 / Copyright: 2010 / Work number: 057 / Appears on the album When Words Fade / Spotify / Apple Music

Program Notes

In this two-piano arrangement of Thomas Arne’s “The Glitt’ring Sun,” an extended introduction stretches the hush and mystery of pre-dawn, suspending time just long enough to heighten the moment when the original material blooms. From the cold suspense of the introduction emerges Arne’s radiant melody—its warmth both earned and inevitable.

“The glitt’ring sun begins to rise
On yonder hill, and paints the skies.”
— Isaac Bickerstaff

With every sunrise comes an opportunity for renewal and redemption. Listen as the music slowly ascends, like rays of light emerging upon the horizon. 

— Greg Anderson & Elizabeth Joy Roe