Composer

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Muriel Herbert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1923

Publication Date

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1922

Average_duration

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3:03

Renouncement is a song composed by Muriel Herbert, a British composer and pianist. The song was composed in 1922 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of a collection of songs titled "Five Songs for Voice and Piano" which was published in 1923. Renouncement is a single movement song that is characterized by its melancholic and introspective nature. The song is written for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The lyrics of the song are based on a poem of the same name by Alice Meynell, a British poet and essayist. The song begins with a slow and mournful piano introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The vocal line enters with a simple melody that is sung in a soft and delicate manner. The lyrics of the song speak of the pain and sorrow of letting go of something that is dear to one's heart. The melody and harmony of the song reflect the emotional depth of the lyrics, with the use of dissonant chords and chromaticism adding to the melancholic atmosphere. The middle section of the song features a more complex and dramatic vocal line that is accompanied by a more intense and passionate piano part. The lyrics of this section speak of the struggle and pain of letting go, with the vocal line rising and falling in intensity to reflect the emotional turmoil of the speaker. The song ends with a return to the simple and delicate melody of the opening, with the piano accompaniment gradually fading away to a quiet and peaceful conclusion. Renouncement is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Muriel Herbert's skill as a composer and her ability to capture the emotional depth of a poem through music.

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