Composer

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Richard Davy

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Part Song

Average_duration

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5:03

Ah myn hart, remembir thee well is a choral work composed by Richard Davy, an English composer of the late medieval period. The piece is believed to have been composed in the early 16th century, during the reign of King Henry VII. The work is a four-part choral composition, with the text written in Middle English. The piece is characterized by its rich harmonies and intricate polyphonic textures, which are typical of the English choral tradition of the time. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is marked by a distinct musical character. The first movement is a slow and contemplative section, with the voices weaving in and out of each other in a complex web of harmonies. The second movement is more lively and rhythmic, with the voices bouncing off each other in a playful and joyful manner. The final movement is a return to the contemplative mood of the first, with the voices gradually fading away into silence. One of the most striking features of Ah myn hart, remembir thee well is its use of dissonance. Davy employs dissonant harmonies throughout the piece, creating a sense of tension and unease that is resolved only at the end of each movement. This use of dissonance was a hallmark of the English choral tradition, and was later adopted by composers such as William Byrd and Thomas Tallis. The premiere of Ah myn hart, remembir thee well is not known, but it is likely that the piece was performed in the chapel of King Henry VII, where Davy was a member of the choir. The work has since become a staple of the English choral repertoire, and is still performed today by choirs around the world.

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