Composer

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Ralph Vaughan Williams

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1921

Average_duration

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3:34

"Loch Lomond" is a Scottish folk song arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1908. The song was first published in the English Hymnal in 1906, but it was not until Vaughan Williams' arrangement that it became widely known. The piece was premiered in 1909 by the Leeds Festival Chorus. The arrangement is for SATB choir and piano, and it is in three movements. The first movement is a slow and mournful setting of the first verse of the song, with the choir singing in unison. The second movement is a faster and more lively setting of the second verse, with the choir singing in harmony. The third movement is a return to the slow and mournful setting of the first verse, with the choir singing in harmony. The characteristics of Vaughan Williams' arrangement of "Loch Lomond" are its simplicity and its use of traditional Scottish melodies. The piece is a beautiful example of Vaughan Williams' ability to take a simple folk song and turn it into a powerful choral work. The use of the piano accompaniment adds to the emotional impact of the piece, and the use of the choir in unison and harmony creates a sense of unity and community. Overall, "Loch Lomond" is a beautiful and moving piece of music that showcases Vaughan Williams' skill as a composer and arranger. Its popularity has endured for over a century, and it remains a beloved piece of choral music to this day.

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