A Boy and a Girl

Here is an exquisite choral and orchestral setting to a wonderful poem by Octavio Paz. Listen to them both. They are just delicious beyond words, and so heartrendingly emotional.

http://ericwhitacre.com/music-catalog/satb-choral/a-boy-and-a-girl



A Boy and a Girl


Stretched out on the grass

a boy and a girl.

Savoring their oranges,

giving their kisses like waves exchanging foam.



Stretched out on the beach,

a boy and a girl.

Savoring their limes,

giving their kisses like clouds exchanging foam.



Stretched out underground,

a boy and a girl.

Saying nothing, never kissing,

giving silence for silence.



Octavio Paz, 1914-1998

(Translated by Muriel Rukeyser