Composer

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Celius Dougherty

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:38

"The Lady Who Loved a Pig" is a song cycle composed by Celius Dougherty in 1942. The premiere of the song cycle was in 1943, and it was performed by the American soprano Phyllis Curtin. The song cycle consists of five movements, each of which tells a story of a woman's love for a pig. The first movement, "The Lady and the Pig," tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a pig and tries to convince her husband to let her keep it as a pet. The second movement, "The Pig's Song," is sung from the perspective of the pig, who is happy to be loved by the woman but also aware of the societal norms that make their love impossible. The third movement, "The Lady's Second Song," is a reflection on the woman's love for the pig and her frustration with societal expectations. The fourth movement, "The Pig's Lament," is a mournful song in which the pig laments the fact that he cannot be with the woman he loves. The final movement, "The Lady's Last Song," is a reflection on the woman's love for the pig and her acceptance of the fact that their love can never be. The song cycle is characterized by its whimsical and humorous tone, as well as its exploration of societal norms and the limitations they place on love. Overall, "The Lady Who Loved a Pig" is a unique and charming song cycle that explores the complexities of love and societal expectations in a lighthearted and entertaining way.

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