Waka by Lady Kasa, 8th century Japanese poetess was set in music by Jan Gorjanc during the summer 2015. Sung by the exceptional soprano Fiona Haynes and companied on harp by the composer. In the loneliness of my heart I feel as if I should perish Like the pale dew-drop Upon the grass of my garden In the gathering shades of twilight Painting: Katsushika Hokusai（葛飾北斎 Japanese, 1760-1849）