Composer

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Roger Quilter

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1905

Average_duration

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6:19

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Roger Quilter's 'Shakespeare Songs (3), Op. 6' is a collection of three art songs composed for voice and piano. The songs were composed in 1905 and premiered in the same year. The three movements are titled 'Come Away, Death', 'O Mistress Mine', and 'Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind'. The first movement, 'Come Away, Death', is a melancholic song that captures the mood of the original Shakespearean text. The piano accompaniment is sparse and haunting, with a repetitive motif that creates a sense of longing and sadness. The vocal line is lyrical and expressive, with a range of dynamics and phrasing that reflects the emotional depth of the lyrics. The second movement, 'O Mistress Mine', is a lively and playful song that contrasts with the first movement. The piano accompaniment is more complex and rhythmic, with a syncopated melody that creates a sense of energy and movement. The vocal line is light and agile, with a range of articulations and inflections that reflect the playful nature of the lyrics. The third movement, 'Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind', is a somber and reflective song that returns to the melancholic mood of the first movement. The piano accompaniment is sparse and atmospheric, with a repetitive motif that creates a sense of coldness and isolation. The vocal line is expressive and dramatic, with a range of dynamics and phrasing that reflects the emotional depth of the lyrics. Overall, 'Shakespeare Songs (3), Op. 6' is a masterful collection of art songs that showcases Quilter's skill as a composer. The songs capture the mood and spirit of Shakespeare's texts, while also showcasing Quilter's unique musical voice. The collection remains a popular choice for vocalists and pianists alike, and continues to be performed and recorded to this day.

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