Composer

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Sally Whitwell

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:59

"She Walks in Beauty" is a choral work composed by Australian composer Sally Whitwell. The piece was composed in 2018 and premiered on October 27, 2018, by the Sydney Chamber Choir, conducted by Sam Allchurch. The work is divided into three movements, each of which sets a different poem by Lord Byron. The first movement, "She Walks in Beauty," sets the eponymous poem, which describes the beauty of a woman's physical appearance and inner goodness. The music is gentle and flowing, with a sense of awe and reverence. The second movement, "When We Two Parted," sets a poem about the pain of a failed love affair. The music is more dissonant and anguished, with a sense of longing and regret. The final movement, "So We'll Go No More A-Roving," sets a poem about the end of youth and the acceptance of mortality. The music is more reflective and peaceful, with a sense of resignation and acceptance. Throughout the work, Whitwell's choral writing is characterized by lush harmonies, expressive melodies, and a sensitivity to the text. The music is often tonal but with occasional dissonances that add emotional depth. The vocal lines are well-crafted and singable, with a good balance between the different voice parts. Overall, "She Walks in Beauty" is a beautiful and moving choral work that showcases Whitwell's skill as a composer and her sensitivity to the poetry of Lord Byron.

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