Uploaded December 2014 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
***** This magical verse from the MERCHANT OF VENICE captures the quiet peace of a moonlit night, as two people embrace and melt away the noise of a busy world.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank!
Here we sit and let the sounds of music creep in our ears.
Soft stillness and the night become the touches of sweet harmony.
Look how the floor of heaven is thick inlaid with patens of bright gold...."
SSATB, William Shakespeare, lyricist
Alliance Music Publ. #1000. 3'42"
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***** This magical verse from the MERCHANT OF VENICE captures the quiet peace of a moonlit night, as two people embrace and melt away the noise of a busy world.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank!
Here we sit and let the sounds of music creep in our ears.
Soft stillness and the night become the touches of sweet harmony.
Look how the floor of heaven is thick inlaid with patens of bright gold...."
SSATB, William Shakespeare, lyricist
Alliance Music Publ. #1000. 3'42"
Join the over 4,300 subscribers to Randall's channel, and see/hear the other 108 videos he has created. Several new works have just been recorded, including his new extended (six-movement) work, IN PARADISUM - just released. (Go to zrstroope.com to listen and see a score.)
![JUDASKUSS [Kiss of Judas] - Z. RANDALL STROOPE - Composer Commentary](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vKXuo8GE_5s/mqdefault.jpg "JUDASKUSS [Kiss of Judas] - Z. RANDALL STROOPE - Composer Commentary
***** One rarely if EVER, has heard Judas side of this actions that earned him villain status. Yet he was one of the chosen twelve. Randall gives a brief commentary, using two very unique sources to explain Judas protagonist/antagonist conflicted mind in the betrayal of Jesus. For the music/mp4 only of JUDASKUSS on YouTube, go to https://youtu.be/krRHmEFeo6A?si=glhEJlL0IRWfPtOv
Join the over 4,180 subscribers to Randalls channel, and see/hear the other 108 videos he has created. Several new works have just been recorded, including his new extended (six-movement) work, IN PARADISUM - released in the spring (go to zrstroope.com to listen and see a score.).")
![ALLEGRO [SA voices], (La Gloria per Imeneo) Vivaldi, ed. Stroope](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wzLHZwClCog/mqdefault.jpg "ALLEGRO [SA voices], (La Gloria per Imeneo) Vivaldi, ed. Stroope
***** A flamboyant, richly adorned melodic with resonant architecture describes Antonio Vivaldis ALLEGRO - first performed in 1725 at a ROYAL WEDDING. Wonderful example of Baroque style!
Utilizes a brief secular Italian text ( A pronunciation guide in IPA is included.) Has an optional solo duet in the B section of the work..
SA/Piano score - Walton Music WW 2094 duration: 310
SA/String Quartet & keyboard (harpsichord) WW 2094A
GREAT STORY: Venetian composer, Antonio Vivaldi, was commissioned by the French ambassador to Venice - Jacques-Vincent Languet, to write a work for the occasion of the wedding of Louis XV to the Polish princess Maria Leszczyńska. The wedding took place in the ambassadors garden on the 12th of September. The entire work that Vivaldi composed was 22 movements, with this Allegro being the last. The story involves two characters (each with their own musical line) - IMENEO (a mythological god and offspring of Apollo) and LA GLORIA (an allegorical character).
translation: These shall enjoy even more of their pleasure, once [they are] in the embrace of true contentment. The blessed torch shines for now, lighting the path to true happiness, but only amidst a long-awaited calm.
Join the over 4,180 subscribers to Randalls channel, and see/hear the other 108 videos he has created. Several new works have just been recorded, including his new extended (six-movement) work, IN PARADISUM - released in spring 2026 (go to zrstroope.com to listen and see a score.).")
