Composer

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Roger Quilter

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Roger Quilter's 'Songs (6), Op. 25' is a collection of six art songs composed for voice and piano. The songs were composed in 1905 and premiered in the same year. The six songs in the collection are 'Love's Philosophy', 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal', 'The Night Piece', 'To Julia', 'The Maiden Blush', and 'The Faithless Shepherdess'. The first song, 'Love's Philosophy', is a romantic and passionate song that explores the idea of love being a natural force that unites all things. The second song, 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal', is a gentle and soothing lullaby that speaks of the peacefulness of sleep. The third song, 'The Night Piece', is a haunting and melancholic song that captures the mood of a quiet and lonely night. The fourth song, 'To Julia', is a playful and charming song that celebrates the beauty and grace of a woman named Julia. The fifth song, 'The Maiden Blush', is a tender and delicate song that speaks of the innocence and purity of a young woman's blush. The final song, 'The Faithless Shepherdess', is a bittersweet and melancholic song that tells the story of a shepherdess who has lost her love. The songs in 'Songs (6), Op. 25' are characterized by their lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and sensitive piano accompaniments. Quilter's use of word painting and his ability to capture the mood and emotion of the text make these songs a favorite among singers and audiences alike. The collection is a testament to Quilter's skill as a composer of art songs and his ability to capture the essence of the poetry he set to music.

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