Composer

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E.J. Moeran

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

"Poems (7) by James Joyce" is a song cycle composed by E.J. Moeran in 1940. The premiere of the cycle took place in London in 1941. The cycle consists of seven movements, each of which sets a poem by James Joyce to music. The first movement, "Strings in the Earth and Air," is a gentle and lyrical setting of a poem that describes the beauty of nature. The second movement, "The Merry Green Wood," is a lively and playful setting of a poem that celebrates the joys of life. The third movement, "Bright Cap and Streamers," is a haunting and melancholy setting of a poem that reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The fourth movement, "O, It Was Out by Donnycarney," is a tender and nostalgic setting of a poem that recalls a lost love. The fifth movement, "She Weeps Over Rahoon," is a mournful and introspective setting of a poem that explores the pain of unrequited love. The sixth movement, "My Love Is in a Light Attire," is a joyful and exuberant setting of a poem that celebrates the beauty and vitality of love. The final movement, "I Hear an Army," is a dramatic and powerful setting of a poem that describes the overwhelming force of love and desire. Throughout the cycle, Moeran's music captures the emotional depth and complexity of Joyce's poetry, creating a rich and evocative musical experience.

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