Composer

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Robert Ward

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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16:17

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

"Love's Seasons" is a song cycle composed by Robert Ward, an American composer, in 1958. The cycle consists of four movements, each representing a different season of love. The premiere of the cycle was on February 10, 1959, at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The first movement, "Spring," is characterized by its light and playful melody, representing the beginning of a new love. The lyrics describe the excitement and anticipation of falling in love, with lines such as "The world is new, and so am I, for I have found my love." The second movement, "Summer," is more passionate and intense, representing the height of a love affair. The music is more dramatic, with soaring melodies and lush harmonies. The lyrics describe the intensity of love, with lines such as "My heart is full, my soul is free, for I am one with thee." The third movement, "Autumn," is more melancholic, representing the fading of a love affair. The music is more subdued, with a slower tempo and more introspective melodies. The lyrics describe the sadness and regret of a love that is ending, with lines such as "The leaves are falling, and so is my heart, for love has come and gone." The final movement, "Winter," is the most somber, representing the end of a love affair. The music is slow and mournful, with a sense of finality. The lyrics describe the acceptance of a love that has ended, with lines such as "The snow is falling, and so are my tears, for love has left me alone." Overall, "Love's Seasons" is a beautiful and poignant song cycle that captures the different stages of love with sensitivity and grace. Ward's music is both lyrical and expressive, perfectly complementing the emotional depth of the lyrics.

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