Composer

:

Edward Elgar

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Choral

Compose Date

:

1914

Average_duration

:

6:13

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

Edward Elgar's 'Songs (2), Op. 71' is a collection of two songs composed in 1914. The premiere of the songs took place on 16th December 1914 at the Aeolian Hall in London. The two songs in the collection are 'The Torch' and 'The River'. 'The Torch' is a song that is set to a poem by the English poet, William Morris. The song is in the key of G major and is marked 'Moderato'. The song is characterized by its simple and lyrical melody, which is accompanied by a delicate piano accompaniment. The song is a tribute to the power of love and the light that it brings into our lives. The song's opening lines, "When the night falls, my dear, and the stars shine clear, / And the ghosts of our loves rise up in the air," set the tone for the rest of the song. 'The River' is a song that is set to a poem by the English poet, Alice Elgar, who was also Edward Elgar's wife. The song is in the key of E-flat major and is marked 'Andante'. The song is characterized by its flowing melody, which is accompanied by a rippling piano accompaniment that evokes the image of a river. The song is a reflection on the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The song's opening lines, "River, river, little river, / Bright you sparkle on your way," set the tone for the rest of the song. Overall, 'Songs (2), Op. 71' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Edward Elgar's skill as a composer. The songs are characterized by their simple and lyrical melodies, which are accompanied by delicate piano accompaniments that perfectly complement the poetry of the lyrics. The songs are a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and to capture the beauty of the world around us.

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