Composer

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Ian Venables

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

'Invite, to Eternity, Op. 31' is a song cycle composed by Ian Venables, a British composer known for his vocal music. The cycle was composed in 2007 and premiered on 22nd September 2007 at the Cheltenham Music Festival. The cycle consists of six songs, each with its own unique character and mood. The first song, 'The Invitation', sets the tone for the cycle with its haunting melody and ethereal harmonies. The second song, 'The Night has a Thousand Eyes', is a setting of a poem by Francis William Bourdillon and features a more upbeat and lively melody. The third song, 'The Voice', is a setting of a poem by Thomas Hardy and is characterized by its melancholic and introspective mood. The fourth song, 'The Dream', is a setting of a poem by John Clare and features a dreamlike melody and a sense of longing and nostalgia. The fifth song, 'The Angel', is a setting of a poem by William Blake and is characterized by its ethereal harmonies and otherworldly atmosphere. The final song, 'The Journey', is a setting of a poem by Christina Rossetti and features a more dramatic and intense mood, building to a powerful climax. Overall, 'Invite, to Eternity, Op. 31' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Venables' skill as a composer of vocal music. The cycle is characterized by its haunting melodies, ethereal harmonies, and introspective moods, and is sure to captivate audiences with its beauty and emotional depth.

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