Quarantine Choir - The Silver Swan (Orlando Gibbons)

Stay home! Save lives! Francesca Burbela (soprano) & John Gull (piano) perform 'The Silver Swan' by Orlando Gibbons. Recorded in Leicester UK during coronavirus lockdown. We hope it provides a little solace in this troubling time. Lyrics in subtitles.

The silver Swan, who, living, had no Note,
when Death approached, unlocked her silent throat.
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
thus sang her first and last, and sang no more:
"Farewell, all joys! O Death, come close mine eyes!
More Geese than Swans now live, more Fools than Wise.

[earflapping]

Oh man, that is one beautiful soprano! In both meanings of the word.

[dundaravewine]

Beautiful interpretation and Francesca, herself, is very beautiful!

[brittanyb.singer]

This is the best version of this song! Francesca, your voice is stunning!!!! I'm currently learning it for my voice lessons at university due to finding this recording! Brilliant work on such a simply beautiful piece!

[symphonicharmonies]

Francesca, you sing this song beautifully. I am learning this song for my voice lessons. I love listening to your recording while I practice. What key are you singing it in?