Avarice was written as part of the show Elemental and premiered on April 22, 2018 with Baritone Darrell J. Jordan and pianist/composer Steven Luksan during a performance by Seattle Art Song Society.

The text is by poet George Herbert, and even though it was written in the 1600’s it rings just as true (if not truer) today…

“Money, thou bane of blisse, & sourse of wo…
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Man calleth thee his wealth, who made thee rich;
And while he digs out thee, falls in the ditch.”

To read the full sonnet, click here.

If you are interested in performing this piece, or to learn more, please contact Brian at info@brianarmbrust.com.