Composer

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Jaakko Mantyjarvi

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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13:18

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Jaakko Mantyjarvi's "More Shakespeare Songs (5)" is a choral work that was composed in 2001. The piece was premiered by the Tapiola Chamber Choir in Helsinki, Finland, on May 12, 2001. The work consists of five movements, each of which sets a different text from Shakespeare's plays. The first movement, "Come Away, Death," is a setting of a song from Twelfth Night. The music is melancholic and mournful, reflecting the lyrics' themes of death and loss. The second movement, "When Daisies Pied," is a setting of a song from Love's Labour's Lost. The music is light and playful, with a lively rhythm and a sense of joy and celebration. The third movement, "Fear No More," is a setting of a song from Cymbeline. The music is serene and peaceful, with a gentle melody and a sense of calm and acceptance. The fourth movement, "Full Fathom Five," is a setting of a song from The Tempest. The music is mysterious and ethereal, with a haunting melody and a sense of otherworldliness. The final movement, "Hark, Hark! The Lark," is a setting of a song from Cymbeline. The music is joyful and uplifting, with a lively rhythm and a sense of exuberance and celebration. Throughout the work, Mantyjarvi's use of harmony, rhythm, and melody creates a rich and varied musical landscape that reflects the diverse moods and emotions of Shakespeare's texts. The work is a testament to Mantyjarvi's skill as a composer and his ability to bring Shakespeare's words to life through music.

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