Composer

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Ralph Vaughan Williams

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:06

"Searching for Lambs" is a traditional English folk song arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The composition was first published in 1913 in the book "Songs of the West" by S. Baring-Gould and H. Fleetwood Sheppard. Vaughan Williams arranged the song for voice and piano in 1922, and it was later included in his collection of folk song arrangements, "English Folk Song Suite." The premiere of Vaughan Williams' arrangement of "Searching for Lambs" is unknown, as it was not originally composed for performance. However, the piece has since been performed by various vocalists and choirs. The song is in a simple 3/4 time signature and features a gentle, flowing melody. The lyrics tell the story of a shepherd searching for his lost lambs, and the longing and sadness he feels as he searches for them. The melody is accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment that emphasizes the melancholic mood of the song. "Searching for Lambs" is one of Vaughan Williams' most popular folk song arrangements, and it is often performed in concerts and recitals. The piece is notable for its simplicity and beauty, and it is a testament to Vaughan Williams' skill as a composer and arranger of folk music.

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