Composer

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Ned Rorem

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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2:21

"I Will Always Love You" is a song composed by American composer Ned Rorem in 1960. The song was premiered in 1961 by soprano Phyllis Curtin at the Tanglewood Music Festival in Massachusetts. The song is a part of Rorem's song cycle titled "Evidence of Things Not Seen," which is based on poems by various American poets. The song has a simple structure and is composed in a slow tempo. It consists of two verses and a chorus, with the chorus being repeated twice. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a range of just over an octave. The accompaniment is sparse, with the piano providing a gentle and understated support to the vocal line. The lyrics of the song are based on a poem by the American poet James Agee. The poem is a love letter from a man to his lover, expressing his undying love for her and his desire to always be with her. The lyrics are simple and direct, with a strong emotional impact. The first verse of the song begins with the words "I will always love you," which are repeated throughout the song. The second verse describes the beauty of the natural world and the joy that the singer feels when he is with his lover. The chorus repeats the words "I will always love you," emphasizing the singer's commitment to his lover. The song is characterized by its simplicity and emotional directness. Rorem's use of a simple melody and sparse accompaniment allows the lyrics to take center stage, conveying the depth of the singer's emotions. The song has become a classic of the American art song repertoire, and has been performed by many singers in various genres, including Whitney Houston, who had a hit with her version of the song in 1992.

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