Composer

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Charles Ives

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1890

Publication Date

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1968

Average_duration

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4:10

"Far from my heav'nly home, S. 246" is a choral work composed by Charles Ives in 1898. The piece was premiered in 1901 by the choir of the First Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield, New Jersey. It is a four-movement work that features a mix of traditional hymn tunes and original melodies. The first movement, "Far from my heav'nly home," is a setting of the hymn tune "Federal Street." The melody is presented in a straightforward manner, with the choir singing in unison. The harmonies are simple and traditional, with occasional dissonances that add a touch of modernity to the piece. The second movement, "I'm but a stranger here," is an original melody composed by Ives. The choir sings the melody in unison, with occasional harmonies added for emphasis. The harmonies are more complex than in the first movement, with frequent use of dissonances and unexpected chord progressions. The third movement, "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place," is a setting of the hymn tune "St. Petersburg." The melody is presented in a more complex manner than in the first movement, with the choir singing in harmony. The harmonies are again more modern than traditional, with frequent use of dissonances and unexpected chord progressions. The final movement, "My soul, there is a country," is an original melody composed by Ives. The choir sings the melody in harmony, with occasional dissonances added for emphasis. The harmonies are again more complex than traditional, with frequent use of unexpected chord progressions. Overall, "Far from my heav'nly home, S. 246" is a mix of traditional and modern elements. The use of traditional hymn tunes is balanced by Ives' own original melodies and harmonies. The piece showcases Ives' unique style, which blends traditional and modern elements to create a sound that is both familiar and innovative.

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