Composer

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Alec Roth

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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38:48

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

'Songs in Time of War' is a choral work composed by Alec Roth in 2014. The piece was premiered on November 8, 2014, by the Oxford Bach Choir, conducted by Nicholas Cleobury, at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford, UK. The work is divided into six movements, each of which sets a poem by a different poet. The first movement, "The Soldier," sets a poem by Rupert Brooke. It is a mournful and reflective piece that speaks to the tragedy of war and the loss of life that it brings. The second movement, "The Dead," sets a poem by Wilfred Owen. It is a haunting and somber piece that speaks to the horror and futility of war. The third movement, "The Dancers," sets a poem by W.B. Yeats. It is a lively and energetic piece that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The fourth movement, "The Sun," sets a poem by Isaac Rosenberg. It is a bright and hopeful piece that speaks to the beauty and wonder of the natural world. The fifth movement, "The End," sets a poem by Siegfried Sassoon. It is a powerful and emotional piece that speaks to the devastation and despair that war can bring. The final movement, "The Dead," sets a poem by Laurence Binyon. It is a solemn and reverent piece that speaks to the sacrifice and bravery of those who have given their lives in service to their country. Overall, 'Songs in Time of War' is a deeply moving and thought-provoking work that speaks to the human experience of war. Through its six movements, it explores the many different emotions and perspectives that arise in times of conflict, from grief and despair to hope and resilience. The piece is a testament to the power of music to convey complex emotions and to bring people together in shared experience.

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