Composer

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Percy Grainger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1903

Average_duration

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3:37

'My Love's in Germanie' is a choral work composed by Percy Grainger in 1902. The piece was premiered in 1903 at the Royal College of Music in London. It is a setting of a traditional Scottish ballad, which tells the story of a young woman who is separated from her lover, who has gone to fight in Germany. The piece is written for four-part mixed chorus, with piano accompaniment. The work is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Moderato," and begins with a gentle piano introduction. The chorus enters with the first verse of the ballad, singing in unison. The second verse is sung by the altos, with the other parts providing a soft, sustained accompaniment. The third verse is sung by the tenors, with the other parts again providing a gentle accompaniment. The movement ends with a repeat of the first verse, sung by the full chorus. The second movement is marked "Allegretto," and is a lively, dance-like setting of the ballad's fourth verse. The piano provides a sprightly accompaniment, while the chorus sings in four-part harmony. The movement ends with a brief coda, in which the chorus repeats the final line of the verse. The final movement is marked "Andante con moto," and is a setting of the ballad's fifth and final verse. The piano provides a mournful accompaniment, while the chorus sings in four-part harmony. The movement builds to a climax on the line "My love's in Germanie," before subsiding into a quiet, reflective coda. Overall, 'My Love's in Germanie' is a beautiful and poignant choral work, which showcases Grainger's skill as a composer and arranger. The piece is characterized by its gentle, lyrical melodies, lush harmonies, and sensitive use of piano accompaniment. It is a testament to Grainger's ability to take a simple folk melody and transform it into a work of art.

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