Ylva Skog: Astrophel and Stella, ”Come Sleep” (v. 39) – Jenny Carlstedt

Mezzo soprano Jenny Carlstedt and Musica Vitae Chamber Orchestra directed by Cecilia Zilliacus perform the enchanting music of Swedish composer Ylva Skog (born 1963). Her song cycle "Astrophel and Stella" consists of 9 sonnets by Sir Philip Sydney (1554-1586) of which you hear v.39 on this clip. Play-through during album recording for the microphones of dB Productions on 27th May, 2026. Album release in 2027. Recorded, filmed and produced by Erik Nilsson. Copyright 2026 dB Productions | www.db-productions.se Come sleep, oh sleep, the certain knot of peace, The baiting place of wit, the balm of woe, The poor man´s wealth, the prisoner´s release, Th´índifferent judge between the high and low; With shield of proof shield me from out the prease Of those fierce darts, Despair at me doth throw: Oh make in me those civil wars to cease; I will good tribute pay if thou do so: Take thou of me smooth pillows, sweetest bed, A chamber deaf to noise and blind to light; A rosy garland, and a weary head; And if these things, as being thine by right, Move not thy heavy Grace, thou shalt in me Livelier than elsewhere Stella´s image see.