Composer

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Samuel Barber

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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01:33

"Thy Love" is a choral work composed by Samuel Barber in 1938. It was premiered on May 8, 1938, by the Curtis Institute of Music Chorus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The piece is a setting of a text by the English poet Robert Bridges. The work is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is characterized by a flowing, lyrical melody in the soprano and alto voices. The second movement is marked "Allegretto" and features a more rhythmic and lively melody in the tenor and bass voices. The final movement is marked "Adagio" and returns to the flowing, lyrical melody of the first movement. The piece is characterized by Barber's use of lush harmonies and expressive melodies. The choral writing is often homophonic, with all voices singing the same melody at the same time, but Barber also employs polyphonic textures, with different voices singing different melodies simultaneously. The piece also features moments of dissonance, which add tension and drama to the music. Overall, "Thy Love" is a beautiful and expressive choral work that showcases Barber's skill as a composer. Its lush harmonies and expressive melodies make it a favorite among choral groups and audiences alike.

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