Composer

:

Ernest Gold

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1963

Average_duration

:

19:05

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

'Songs of Love and Parting' is a song cycle composed by Ernest Gold, an Austrian-born American composer. The cycle was composed in 1965 and premiered the same year. It consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by a different poet. The first movement, "The Kiss," sets a poem by Sara Teasdale. It is a tender and romantic piece, with a flowing melody and lush harmonies. The second movement, "The Nightingale," sets a poem by William Wordsworth. It is a more melancholy piece, with a haunting melody and sparse accompaniment. The third movement, "The Rose," sets a poem by Christina Rossetti. It is a delicate and introspective piece, with a simple melody and gentle harmonies. The fourth movement, "The Wind," sets a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is a lively and playful piece, with a jaunty melody and energetic accompaniment. The fifth movement, "The Parting," sets a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley. It is a poignant and emotional piece, with a soaring melody and rich harmonies. The final movement, "The Love Song," sets a poem by William Butler Yeats. It is a passionate and intense piece, with a dramatic melody and powerful harmonies. Overall, 'Songs of Love and Parting' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle, showcasing Gold's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of each poem in his music. The cycle is a testament to the enduring power of love and the pain of parting, and remains a beloved work in the repertoire of art song.

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