Composer

:

George Butterworth

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Quartet

Compose Date

:

1912

Average_duration

:

10:46

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

"Love Blows as the Wind Blows (4)" is a song composed by George Butterworth, a British composer and folk song collector. The song was composed in 1912 and premiered in the same year. It is part of a collection of songs called "A Shropshire Lad," which is based on a collection of poems by A.E. Housman. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked "Moderato," and it begins with a gentle, flowing melody played by the piano. The vocal line enters shortly after, and the singer delivers the first verse of the poem in a soft, lyrical manner. The melody is simple and unadorned, allowing the beauty of the words to shine through. The second movement is marked "Allegretto," and it is more lively and playful than the first. The piano plays a sprightly, syncopated rhythm, and the vocal line is more rhythmic and staccato. The singer delivers the second verse of the poem with a sense of joy and exuberance, capturing the playful spirit of the music. The final movement is marked "Andante," and it is the most emotional and expressive of the three. The piano plays a mournful, melancholy melody, and the singer delivers the final verse of the poem with a sense of sadness and longing. The melody is haunting and beautiful, and it captures the bittersweet nature of the poem's message. Overall, "Love Blows as the Wind Blows (4)" is a beautiful and evocative song that showcases Butterworth's skill as a composer and his deep appreciation for the poetry of A.E. Housman. The three movements each have their own distinct characteristics, but they work together to create a cohesive and emotionally powerful whole.

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