Composer

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Daniel Elder

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:16

"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a popular English lullaby that has been sung to children for generations. The melody is based on a French folk song called "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman," which was first published in 1761. The lyrics to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" were written by Jane Taylor in 1806. In 2016, American composer Daniel Elder arranged a choral version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" for SATB choir. The piece was premiered by the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey on December 3, 2016. Elder's arrangement of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a three-movement work that explores different moods and textures. The first movement is a gentle and flowing setting of the first verse of the lullaby. The second movement is a more complex and dissonant setting of the second verse, which explores the darker emotions of the text. The final movement returns to the gentle and flowing character of the first movement, but with added complexity and harmonic interest. Elder's arrangement of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is characterized by its lush harmonies, expressive melodies, and intricate choral textures. The piece is challenging for singers, requiring precise intonation and careful attention to dynamics and phrasing. Despite its complexity, however, the piece retains the simple and timeless beauty of the original lullaby, making it a powerful and moving addition to the choral repertoire.

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