Composer

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Benjamin Britten

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1960

Average_duration

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25:58

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Benjamin Britten's 'Folksong Arrangements, Vol. IV Moore's Irish Melodies' is a collection of ten songs arranged for voice and piano. The collection was composed in 1947 and premiered in the same year at the Aldeburgh Festival. The ten songs are based on Irish melodies by Thomas Moore, a poet and songwriter from the early 19th century. The first movement of the collection is 'At the Mid Hour of Night', which is a slow and melancholic song. The second movement is 'The Last Rose of Summer', which is a well-known Irish melody. Britten's arrangement of this song is simple and elegant, with a gentle piano accompaniment. The third movement is 'The Minstrel Boy', which is a rousing and patriotic song. Britten's arrangement of this song is lively and energetic, with a fast-paced piano accompaniment. The fourth movement is 'The Young May Moon', which is a light and playful song. Britten's arrangement of this song is delicate and whimsical, with a gentle piano accompaniment. The fifth movement is 'Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms', which is a romantic and sentimental song. Britten's arrangement of this song is tender and heartfelt, with a simple piano accompaniment. The sixth movement is 'The Meeting of the Waters', which is a peaceful and reflective song. Britten's arrangement of this song is serene and contemplative, with a gentle piano accompaniment. The seventh movement is 'The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls', which is a majestic and grand song. Britten's arrangement of this song is regal and powerful, with a bold piano accompaniment. The eighth movement is 'Oh! Breathe Not His Name', which is a mournful and sorrowful song. Britten's arrangement of this song is somber and melancholic, with a slow and mournful piano accompaniment. The ninth movement is 'Rich and Rare Were the Gems She Wore', which is a lively and upbeat song. Britten's arrangement of this song is joyful and energetic, with a fast-paced piano accompaniment. The final movement is 'Avenging and Bright', which is a dramatic and intense song. Britten's arrangement of this song is powerful and passionate, with a bold and forceful piano accompaniment. Overall, 'Folksong Arrangements, Vol. IV Moore's Irish Melodies' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Britten's skill as an arranger and his love for Irish music.

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