Composer

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Roger Quilter

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1905

'Songs (3), Op. 3' is a collection of three songs composed by Roger Quilter, an English composer, in 1905. The songs were premiered in the same year in London. The three movements of the collection are titled 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal', 'Love's Philosophy', and 'Go, Lovely Rose'. The first movement, 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal', is a setting of a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The song is characterized by its gentle and flowing melody, which is accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The song begins with a soft and delicate introduction, which gradually builds in intensity as the singer enters. The melody is lyrical and expressive, with a sense of longing and tenderness that perfectly captures the mood of the poem. The second movement, 'Love's Philosophy', is a setting of a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley. The song is characterized by its lively and rhythmic melody, which is accompanied by a lively piano accompaniment. The song begins with a bright and cheerful introduction, which sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The melody is playful and flirtatious, with a sense of joy and exuberance that perfectly captures the mood of the poem. The third movement, 'Go, Lovely Rose', is a setting of a poem by Edmund Waller. The song is characterized by its gentle and flowing melody, which is accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The song begins with a soft and delicate introduction, which gradually builds in intensity as the singer enters. The melody is lyrical and expressive, with a sense of longing and tenderness that perfectly captures the mood of the poem. Overall, 'Songs (3), Op. 3' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Quilter's skill as a composer. The melodies are expressive and lyrical, and the piano accompaniments are simple yet effective. The songs are perfect for a solo singer looking for a beautiful and expressive piece to perform.

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