Composer

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Geoffrey Bush

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:42

'Songs (4) from The Hesperides, No. 1, The Impatient Lover' is a song cycle composed by Geoffrey Bush. The cycle was composed in 1955 and premiered in the same year. The cycle consists of four movements, with the first movement being 'The Impatient Lover'. The first movement, 'The Impatient Lover', is a setting of a poem by Robert Herrick. The poem describes the impatience of a lover waiting for his beloved to arrive. The music is characterized by a lively and energetic tempo, with a playful and flirtatious melody. The piano accompaniment is also lively and rhythmic, adding to the overall sense of excitement and anticipation. The second movement, 'The Nightingale', is a setting of a poem by Thomas Shadwell. The poem describes the beauty and sweetness of the nightingale's song. The music is characterized by a slow and lyrical melody, with a gentle and flowing piano accompaniment. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility. The third movement, 'The Rose', is a setting of a poem by Andrew Marvell. The poem describes the beauty and fragility of the rose. The music is characterized by a slow and mournful melody, with a simple and understated piano accompaniment. The overall effect is one of sadness and loss. The fourth and final movement, 'The Garden', is a setting of a poem by Andrew Marvell. The poem describes the beauty and tranquility of a garden. The music is characterized by a slow and peaceful melody, with a flowing and gentle piano accompaniment. The overall effect is one of serenity and calm. Overall, 'Songs (4) from The Hesperides, No. 1, The Impatient Lover' is a beautiful and varied song cycle, showcasing the composer's skill in setting a range of different texts to music. The cycle is characterized by a range of different moods and emotions, from excitement and anticipation to sadness and tranquility.

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