Composer

:

Roger Quilter

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1906

Average_duration

:

13:07

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

To Julia, Op. 8 is a song cycle composed by Roger Quilter, a British composer, in 1905. The cycle consists of six songs, all of which are settings of poems by Robert Herrick. The premiere of the cycle was given by the tenor Gervase Elwes, with Quilter accompanying on the piano. The six songs in the cycle are as follows: 1. "To Julia" - This song is a lively and playful setting of Herrick's poem, which celebrates the beauty and charm of a woman named Julia. 2. "The Bracelet" - This song is a more subdued and melancholy setting of Herrick's poem, which tells the story of a woman who gives away a bracelet that was given to her by her lover. 3. "The Maiden Blush" - This song is a gentle and romantic setting of Herrick's poem, which describes the beauty of a woman's blush. 4. "To Daisies" - This song is a cheerful and upbeat setting of Herrick's poem, which celebrates the simple beauty of daisies. 5. "The Night Piece" - This song is a haunting and atmospheric setting of Herrick's poem, which describes the beauty of the night sky. 6. "Her Temple" - This song is a passionate and dramatic setting of Herrick's poem, which describes the beauty of a woman's temple. The songs in To Julia, Op. 8 are characterized by Quilter's lyrical melodies, sensitive accompaniments, and skillful use of harmony and counterpoint. The cycle is also notable for its use of word painting, with Quilter using musical devices to illustrate the meaning of the text. Overall, To Julia, Op. 8 is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Quilter's skill as a composer and his sensitivity to the poetry of Robert Herrick.

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