Composer

:

John Corigliano

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1988

First Performance

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Jun 18, 1988

Average_duration

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9:40

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

John Corigliano's "Three Irish Folk Song Settings" is a composition for voice and piano that was composed in 1976. The piece was premiered on March 7, 1977, at the Alice Tully Hall in New York City, with soprano Phyllis Bryn-Julson and pianist Gilbert Kalish performing. The composition consists of three movements, each based on a traditional Irish folk song. The first movement, "The Salley Gardens," is a melancholic and introspective piece that features a simple and repetitive piano accompaniment. The vocal line is lyrical and expressive, with the singer conveying a sense of longing and nostalgia. The second movement, "The Foggy Dew," is a more dramatic and intense piece that features a more complex and virtuosic piano accompaniment. The vocal line is more declamatory and forceful, with the singer conveying a sense of anger and defiance. The third movement, "She Moved Through the Fair," is a haunting and ethereal piece that features a sparse and delicate piano accompaniment. The vocal line is delicate and fragile, with the singer conveying a sense of vulnerability and sadness. Overall, Corigliano's "Three Irish Folk Song Settings" is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases the composer's skill in setting traditional folk songs to music. The piece is characterized by its expressive vocal lines, simple yet effective piano accompaniments, and emotional depth.

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