Composer

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Edward Elgar

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1901

Average_duration

:

5:36

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Edward Elgar's 'Songs (2), Op. 41' is a collection of two songs composed in 1907. The premiere of the songs took place on 9th October 1907 at the Aeolian Hall in London. The two songs in the collection are 'The Torch' and 'The River'. 'The Torch' is a song that is set to a poem by the English poet, William Drummond. The song is in the key of G major and is marked 'Moderato'. The song begins with a gentle piano introduction, which is followed by the entrance of the voice. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a flowing accompaniment that supports the vocal line. The song is characterized by its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and drama to the music. The song ends with a quiet and reflective coda. 'The River' is a song that is set to a poem by the English poet, Alice Elgar. The song is in the key of E-flat major and is marked 'Andante'. The song begins with a flowing piano introduction, which is followed by the entrance of the voice. The melody is simple and expressive, with a gentle accompaniment that supports the vocal line. The song is characterized by its use of modulations, which add a sense of movement and fluidity to the music. The song ends with a quiet and peaceful coda. Overall, 'Songs (2), Op. 41' is a collection of two beautiful and expressive songs that showcase Elgar's skill as a composer. The songs are characterized by their simple melodies, flowing accompaniments, and use of chromaticism and modulations. The collection is a testament to Elgar's ability to set poetry to music and create works that are both emotional and evocative.

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