Biography:
Mark Ermler was born in Leningrad in 1932. His parents were Vera Bakun, a film set designer, and Fridrikh Ermler, a film director. He began to study piano at age 5.
His first conducting appearance at the Bolshoi Theatre was in a 1957 production of Cavalleria rusticana. His other noted operatic engagements included conducting the first performances of Sergei Prokofiev's last opera, The Story of a Real Man.
Ermler was especially noted for his conducting of ballets. He conducted, among others, Swan Lake, Petrushka, The Firebird, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker. He made complete recordings of all three of Tchaikovsky's ballets and Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet with the orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. He became principal guest conductor of the Royal Ballet, London, in 1985.
Ermler died after a rehearsal with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. His wife Dina and daughter Masha survived him.
Romeo and Juliet
Mark Ermler Lyrics
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A time for us someday there'll be
When chains are torn by courage born
Of a love that's free
A time when dreams so long denied
Can flourish as we unveil the love
A time for us at last to see
A life worthwhile for you and me
And with our love through tears and thorns
We will endure
As we pass surely through every storm
A time for us someday there'll be
A new world a world of shining hope
For you and me
A time for us at last to see
A life worthwhile for you and me
And with our love through tears and thorns
We will endure
As we pass surely through every storm
A time for us someday there'll be
A new world a world of shining hope
For you and me
The lyrics to Mark Ermler's "Romeo and Juliet" titled "A Time For Us" is a heartfelt ballad about an unlikely pair who finds hope in a world of despair. The song speaks to the idea that true love has no bounds, and that even in the midst of adversity and strife, love can conquer all. The opening lines, "A time for us, someday there'll be" sets the tone for the hopeful and optimistic message of the song. It suggests that although the lovers may be facing difficult times, there is a glimmer of hope that they will eventually find the happiness they deserve.
The lyrics go on to describe the sacrifices that the lovers are willing to make for each other. They are willing to brave through the storms of life, to endure the tears and the thorns, as long as they have each other. The lines, "And with our love through tears and thorns, We will endure, As we pass surely through every storm" capture the essence of their unwavering love and devotion to each other.
The final lines of the song depict a future world filled with hope and promise, a world where their love can flourish freely. The repetition of the line, "A new world, a world of shining hope, for you and me" reinforces the idea that their love will prosper in a better world. Overall, the song's lyrics convey a message of hope, love, and the power of perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
A time for us someday there'll be
One day, there will be a specific moment in time that is meant for us.
When chains are torn by courage born
We will experience a moment of bravery that will break us free from any constraints.
Of a love that's free
This courage is born out of a love that is not bound by societal norms or regulations.
A time when dreams so long denied
This moment in time will allow long-repressed dreams to finally come to fruition.
Can flourish as we unveil the love
As we reveal our true and pure love to the world and ourselves, our dreams will thrive.
We now must hide
Currently, we must keep our love and our dreams a secret for fear of judgement or persecution.
A time for us at last to see
This moment in time will allow us to finally witness.
A life worthwhile for you and me
A life full of meaning and purpose for both of us as individuals and as partners in love.
And with our love through tears and thorns
Regardless of any obstacles or hardships we may face, our love will persevere.
We will endure
We will withstand any difficulty and come out stronger on the other side.
As we pass surely through every storm
With confidence and determination, we will overcome any adversity.
A time for us someday there'll be
Once again, the idea that there is a specific moment in time that is intended for us.
A new world a world of shining hope
This moment will bring a bright new future that is filled with optimism and potential.
For you and me
This hope and potential is something that we will both share in equally.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FitPorsot
By far my favourite version of this piece
@TheReal_ricardomilos
indeed
@Elena-xo2cd
Agreeee
@1Anna14
Same
@larrygarcia1416
Fuckin great job on this one. Love the deep ass bass
@FireMewMew
I don’t know what to say about this masterpiece
@IllusArt
One of my favorites!
@kalliekarapant2478
This is like heavy metal but it's the 1800s, live laugh dance of the knights
@AriTheInterloper
funny you say that because this was made in the 1930s 😂
@Blueberry_MuFfInN
I love this and right now im practicing with this song for my ballet dance tomorrow on this really big stage and it is so fun to dance in pointe shoes but very painful but I am already used to it….:)♡︎