Madison Fitzpatrick, "L'Attente" by Camille Saint-Saëns

"L'Attente" is a chanson composed by Camille Saint-Saëns with text by Victor Hugo. The speaker in the piece is a young woman awaiting the return of her lover. She invokes the squirrels, the stork, the eagle, and the lark to rise and help her find her beloved.
Vocalist: Madison Fitzpatrick (Soprano, P.P.D 2024, MSM)
Accompanist: Travis Bloom
Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Venue: Greenfield Hall (Manhattan School of Music)