Poetry by Gavin Geoffrey Dillard. Commissioned by Vija Nadai. First performance: Monte Carlo, May 2000. Mezzo-Soprano Jennifer Larmore with pianist Antoine Palloc.
1. In the beginning …
2. Once upon a universe
Recordings of this composition are available. See Jamie Barton: Unexpected Shadows (Pentatone), Daniel Okulitch: The New American Art Song (GPR) and The Faces of Love – The Songs of Jake Heggie (BMG/RCA Victor).   
   
   
The Score is available. See THE FACES OF LOVE Song Collections (1999).

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