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The Night Is Long And Silent (Duet for Soprano and Alto solo)
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The Night Is Long And Silent (Duet for Soprano and Alto solo) by Stephen DeCesare Alto Voice - Digital Sheet Music

By Stephen DeCesare
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Piano, Voice Duet Alto, Alto Voice, Piano, Soprano, Soprano voice, Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1570177

By Stephen DeCesare. By Stephen DeCesare. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. This edition: audio, pdf, streaming. Christian, Easter, Lent, Sacred, Spiritual. 8 pages. Exultet Music #1142123. Published by Exultet Music (A0.1570177).

"The Night Is Long and Silent" is a poignant traditional hymn that captures the raw grief, despair, and unknowing experienced on Holy Saturday—the silent and sorrowful day after Jesus' crucifixion. Written from the perspective of those who loved Him, such as Mary Magdalene and the disciples, the hymn reflects the emptiness and confusion that permeated the hours when hope seemed buried with Christ.

The lyrics blend haunting imagery with heartfelt questions, expressing the deep ache of loss and the struggle to understand God's purpose in the face of tragedy. Each verse moves through the shadows of sorrow, grappling with the silence of the tomb and the absence of light. Yet, amid the darkness, the hymn hints at a faint whisper of trust—a quiet assurance that God’s love remains, even when unseen.

Set to a contemplative melody, the hymn invites listeners into the sacred stillness of Holy Saturday, offering a space to reflect on the weight of Christ's death and the human experience of grief. Its heartfelt simplicity and timeless themes make it a moving addition to Holy Week liturgies or moments of prayerful meditation.

Scored as a duet for a Soprano and an Alto solo with Piano accompaniment. An accompaniment track is also available.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

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