Luyện nghe bài hát Henry: Portraits From Tudor Times

I.
Heralds sound the fanfare at the opening of the court of King
a stately procession reveals lavish pageantry and splendour.
II. Chorus
A great feast in the Long Hall is followed by dancing and at
which the Master of the presides; members of the "King's
Musick" accompany, and Richmond glows long into the night,
lighting the barges upon the river.
III. Battlements
Dawn breaks on Gloucester Castle. A Knight out over his misty
battlements. There is of war with France; suddenly the almost
days of peace have ended and the air is filled with excitement.
Once again he will ride his King, for the honour of England, and
strive to do deeds. Once again he will trust his fate to the
Almighty and leave him a proud and gracious lady, anxious both
for his return and glory in the field. And yet he is sad. As
the scarves of mist unfurl on the courtyard below he raises his
to his eyes, and scans the horizon, beyond the necks of the
trees, far over the plains, over that broad stretch of blue to
France and all awaits...
IV. Goes To War: France
Preparation for War: The Fleet assembles. the fields and
of Brittany. The greasing of catapults and the sharpening of
arrows: -- the of Tournai. Nightfall upon the English camp: Sir
Guy of Gloucester.
The of the Spurs: Dawn carnage. The crash of mace upon armour
and steel upon scabbard. The English are but many lie,
seeing only a wide sky...
V. Death Of A On The Field Of France
The lady rises from her and approaches the window.
Gazing forth her Tower she views the pleasant verdant landscape.
her, the courtyard and paddocks are deserted; beyond the
gentle-sloping water and hillocks are dimming in the
light. All is still save the occasional of curlews fleeing the
approaching night. She waits. No heavy voices or tramp of echo
from below. Somewhere, far beyond her sight, men, in song and
crowned in triumph, are swarming back along tracks to their
shires. A door creaks, but all remains silent, unmoving. comes.
With a sigh she draws the heavy folds the awning, shutting out
the night.
VI. Return From War
Heralds' Fanfare greets the returning, victorious the streets
are lined with folk "Cry God For Hal," eager for a glimpse of
their bold and prince.
Finally, all join in Prayer and in the Chapel Royal.