Composer

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Hubert Parry

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1916 - 1918

Average_duration

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29:36

Movement_count

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6

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Hubert Parry's 'Songs of Farewell (6)' is a choral work composed between 1913 and 1916. The work was premiered in 1916, just a few months before Parry's death. The six movements of the work are titled "My soul, there is a country," "I know my soul hath power," "Never weather-beaten sail," "There is an old belief," "At the round earth's imagined corners," and "Lord, let me know mine end." The first movement, "My soul, there is a country," is a serene and reflective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the work. The second movement, "I know my soul hath power," is more energetic and features a lively organ accompaniment. The third movement, "Never weather-beaten sail," is a gentle and contemplative piece that features a solo tenor voice. The fourth movement, "There is an old belief," is a haunting and mysterious piece that features a solo soprano voice. The fifth movement, "At the round earth's imagined corners," is perhaps the most dramatic and powerful of the six. It features a full choir and organ, and builds to a climactic finish. The final movement, "Lord, let me know mine end," is a solemn and introspective piece that brings the work to a peaceful close. Overall, 'Songs of Farewell (6)' is a deeply spiritual and emotional work that reflects Parry's own struggles with mortality and his belief in the power of music to provide solace and comfort in difficult times. The work is characterized by its beautiful melodies, rich harmonies, and powerful choral writing, and has become a beloved part of the choral repertoire.

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