Composer

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Percy Grainger

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1949 - 1954

Average_duration

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2:37

"The Lonely Desert Man Sees the Tents of the Happy Tribes" is a composition by Percy Grainger, an Australian-born composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 1912 and premiered in London in 1913. It is a song cycle for soprano, tenor, baritone, and instruments. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which tells a different story. The first movement, "The Lonely Desert Man," is a solo for baritone. It tells the story of a man wandering through the desert, alone and lost. The music is sparse and haunting, with a sense of isolation and despair. The second movement, "The Tents of the Happy Tribes," is a trio for soprano, tenor, and baritone. It tells the story of the same man stumbling upon a group of happy tribespeople, who welcome him into their community. The music is joyful and celebratory, with a sense of community and belonging. The final movement, "The Lonely Desert Man Again," is a solo for tenor. It tells the story of the man leaving the happy tribes and returning to the desert, still alone but with a newfound sense of hope. The music is more complex than the first movement, with a sense of growth and transformation. Overall, "The Lonely Desert Man Sees the Tents of the Happy Tribes" is a powerful and emotional piece of music. It explores themes of isolation, community, and hope, and showcases Grainger's skill as a composer.

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