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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1938

Average_duration

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1:46

'Come Lady-Day' is a song cycle composed by Roger Quilter, a British composer, in 1923. The premiere of the song cycle was held in London in the same year. The cycle consists of six songs, each of which is based on a poem by the English poet, Robert Herrick. The first song in the cycle is titled 'Cherry Ripe' and is a lively and cheerful song that celebrates the arrival of spring. The second song, 'The Welcome Home,' is a slow and melancholic piece that reflects on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life. The third song, 'Cherry Valley,' is a playful and whimsical song that describes the beauty of the countryside. The fourth song, 'Corinna's Maying,' is a lively and energetic song that celebrates the joys of love and nature. The fifth song, 'The Night Piece,' is a haunting and atmospheric piece that evokes the mystery and magic of the night. The final song, 'To Daisies,' is a gentle and tender song that reflects on the beauty and fragility of life. The songs in 'Come Lady-Day' are characterized by Quilter's lyrical and expressive melodies, his sensitive and nuanced use of harmony, and his skillful and imaginative use of text painting. The cycle is also notable for its use of traditional English folk melodies and its incorporation of elements of the English pastoral tradition. Overall, 'Come Lady-Day' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Quilter's talent as a composer and his deep appreciation for the beauty and richness of the English countryside and its literary heritage.

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