Composer

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Edward Elgar

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1907 - 1908

Average_duration

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16:16

Movement_count

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4

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Edward Elgar's 'Partsongs (4), Op. 53' is a collection of four choral works composed between 1907 and 1908. The pieces were premiered in 1908 at the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival. The four movements are titled "There is sweet music," "Deep in my soul," "Owls (An Epitaph)," and "Ave Verum Corpus." The first movement, "There is sweet music," is a setting of a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The piece is characterized by its lush harmonies and soaring melodies, which evoke the beauty and joy of music. The second movement, "Deep in my soul," is a setting of a poem by Christina Rossetti. This piece is more introspective, with a haunting melody and a sense of longing and melancholy. The third movement, "Owls (An Epitaph)," is a setting of a poem by Edward Thomas. This piece is more somber and mournful, with a slow, mournful melody and a sense of loss and sadness. The final movement, "Ave Verum Corpus," is a setting of a Latin hymn. This piece is more traditional in its structure and harmonies, with a simple melody and a sense of reverence and devotion. Overall, Elgar's 'Partsongs (4), Op. 53' is a beautiful and varied collection of choral works. Each movement has its own distinct character and mood, but they are all united by Elgar's masterful use of harmony and melody. The pieces are a testament to Elgar's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and technically impressive.

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