Composer

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Elizabeth Poston

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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19:39

Movement_count

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11

Movement ....

"An English Day-Book" is a choral work composed by Elizabeth Poston in 1951. It was premiered on June 28, 1951, at the Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk, England. The work is divided into six movements, each of which is based on a different English folk song. The first movement, "The Lark in the Morn," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the joy and exuberance of the English countryside. The second movement, "The Turtle Dove," is a more reflective and melancholy piece that explores the theme of lost love. The third movement, "The Cuckoo," is a playful and whimsical piece that features a call-and-response between the choir and a soloist. The fourth movement, "The Sprig of Thyme," is a haunting and atmospheric piece that evokes the mystery and magic of the English landscape. The fifth movement, "The Sheep Shearing," is a lively and rhythmic piece that celebrates the hard work and camaraderie of the English farming community. The final movement, "The Oak and the Ash," is a majestic and uplifting piece that celebrates the beauty and resilience of the English spirit. Throughout the work, Poston's use of traditional English folk melodies and her skillful choral writing create a sense of timelessness and continuity with the past. The work is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of England and a testament to the enduring power of its music.

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