Composer

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Geoffrey Bush

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:21

'Farewell, Earth's Bliss, No. 6, Fair pledges of a fruitful tree' is a choral work composed by Geoffrey Bush. The piece was composed in 1955 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of a larger work called 'Farewell, Earth's Bliss', which is a cycle of six choral pieces. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is slow and mournful, with a sense of longing and sadness. The second movement is more upbeat and lively, with a sense of joy and celebration. The final movement is a return to the mournful tone of the first movement, with a sense of finality and acceptance. The text of the piece is taken from a poem by Robert Herrick, and it explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The music is characterized by lush harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and a sense of emotional depth and complexity. The piece is often performed by choirs around the world, and it is considered to be one of Bush's most significant works.

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