Hungry Lion

This setting of lines from A Midsummer Night's Dream depicts the magical, eerie atmosphere of the night. The text vividly conjures images of a hungry lion, a howling wolf, and ghosts rising from graves, all under the watchful eye of Hecate. Brian Robinson's SATB arrangement captures this nocturnal scene with its dramatic and evocative setting. The words describe the time when fairies are at play, following darkness and undisturbed by any creature, creating a sense of wonder and mischief. This partsong is ideal for choirs looking for a musically engaging and textually rich secular piece that explores the darker, more fantastical side of Shakespeare's imagination.