Composer

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George Shearing

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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12:26

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

George Shearing's "Music to Hear (5) from Shakespeare" is a collection of five songs that were composed in 1959. The premiere of the work was in the same year, and it was performed by the George Shearing Quintet. The five movements of the work are titled "When I do Count the Clock," "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day," "My Mistress' Eyes are Nothing Like the Sun," "Full Fathom Five," and "It Was a Lover and His Lass." The first movement, "When I do Count the Clock," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a solo piano introduction. The melody is then taken up by the vibraphone and the guitar, creating a dreamy and introspective atmosphere. The second movement, "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day," is a lively and upbeat piece that features a swinging rhythm and a catchy melody. The piano and the guitar take turns playing the melody, while the vibraphone adds a shimmering texture to the background. The third movement, "My Mistress' Eyes are Nothing Like the Sun," is a slow and romantic ballad that features a tender melody played by the piano and the guitar. The vibraphone adds a delicate and ethereal quality to the piece, creating a sense of longing and desire. The fourth movement, "Full Fathom Five," is a haunting and mysterious piece that features a slow and mournful melody played by the piano and the guitar. The vibraphone adds a ghostly and otherworldly quality to the piece, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The final movement, "It Was a Lover and His Lass," is a lively and joyful piece that features a swinging rhythm and a catchy melody. The piano and the guitar take turns playing the melody, while the vibraphone adds a playful and whimsical texture to the background. Overall, "Music to Hear (5) from Shakespeare" is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases George Shearing's unique blend of jazz and classical music.

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