Composer

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Victor Herbert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1917

Average_duration

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3:22

"Thine Alone" is a romantic song composed by Victor Herbert, an Irish-American composer, cellist, and conductor. The song was composed in 1913 and premiered in the same year. It was part of the operetta "Eileen," which was first performed at the Majestic Theatre in New York City on March 19, 1917. "Thine Alone" is a solo song that is sung by the lead character, Captain Barry O'Day. The song is divided into two movements, with the first movement being slow and the second movement being faster. The first movement is in the key of G major and is marked "Andante con moto." The second movement is in the key of D major and is marked "Allegro con brio." The song's lyrics are a declaration of love from Captain Barry O'Day to his beloved Eileen. The first movement begins with the lines "Thine alone, my heart's desire / Thine alone, my soul's fire." The second movement is more upbeat and features the lines "Love, my heart is calling / Love, my soul is thralling." The song's characteristics include a lush, romantic melody and a sentimental, poetic lyric. The song is also notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and drama to the music. The song's orchestration includes strings, woodwinds, and brass, with a prominent cello solo in the first movement. "Thine Alone" became one of Victor Herbert's most popular songs and has been recorded by numerous artists over the years. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to Herbert's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that speaks to the heart.

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