This is not a literal translation, but a poetic and musical reinterpretation of the famous Italian sonnet "Alla sera" ("To the Evening", Ugo Foscolo). The interpret has kept the key concepts of the original poem, reworking them into a song. As the original does and tells, the evening is an entity the poet addresses directly ("oh night!"). It maintains its role as a symbol of "fatal stillness" (Foscolo's "fatal quïete"), which is death as a peaceful refuge. The concept of "eternal nought" is a direct reference to Foscolo's materialistic and nihilistic view of death. Unlike the original version, which is a rigidly structured sonnet, this version has a more free musicality. The interpret has included more rhythmic and direct phrases ("oh you leave me / every night / you miss me / you stray") that are well-suited for a version that demonstrates how a classical text like "Alla sera" can still be a source for new forms of expression. The combination of original lines, free translation, and musical chords transforms the sonnet into a true song.

NIGHT

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