Douglas Moore (1893-1969) Silver Aria (Gold is a Fine Thing) Act 1, Scene 6 ║ The Ballad of Baby Doe (1956) Libretto by John Latouche
Brenna Loya, soprano John Hillebrandt, piano
Gold is a fine thing for those who admire it! Gold is like the sun, But I am a child of the moon and silver, Silver is the metal of the moon!
Secret smiler, wrapped in wonder, Floating in her cloudy magic, 'Tis the moon that mints her silver In the deeps of darkened earth.
All that's flowing, cool and tender Has the thrill of silver in it! Silver in an infant's laughter, Silver on the sage's brow, Silver in a moonlit river Echoes the silver orb above.
I am a child of the moon, And always will adore her element! Dreaming as I watch it gleam, I am mining heavenly ore.
Gold is the sun, but silver, Silver lies hidden in the core of dreams!
