Composer

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Meirion Williams

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1935

Average_duration

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4:06

Gwynfyd is a choral work composed by Meirion Williams, a Welsh composer, in 1955. The piece was premiered in the same year by the National Youth Choir of Wales, conducted by the composer himself. Gwynfyd is a three-movement work, with each movement featuring a different text in Welsh. The first movement, "Gwynfyd" (Heaven), is a setting of a poem by Waldo Williams. The music is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody in the choir, accompanied by a simple, yet effective, piano accompaniment. The second movement, "Yr Haf" (Summer), is a setting of a poem by T. Gwynn Jones. The music is more lively and rhythmic, with the choir singing in unison and harmony, accompanied by a lively piano part. The final movement, "Yr Hydref" (Autumn), is a setting of a poem by Saunders Lewis. The music is more reflective and introspective, with the choir singing in a more subdued manner, accompanied by a gentle piano accompaniment. Overall, Gwynfyd is characterized by its beautiful melodies, simple yet effective harmonies, and sensitive use of piano accompaniment. The piece is a testament to Meirion Williams' skill as a composer, and his ability to capture the essence of the Welsh language and culture in his music.

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