Composer

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Roderick Williams

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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6:01

'Let nothing trouble you' is a choral work composed by Roderick Williams, a British baritone and composer. The piece was composed in 2018 and premiered on 23rd June 2018 at the Cheltenham Music Festival. The work is a setting of a text by St. Teresa of Avila, a Spanish mystic and writer of the 16th century. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked 'Gently flowing', and features a simple, yet beautiful melody sung by the choir. The harmonies are lush and warm, creating a sense of peace and tranquility. The second movement is marked 'With energy', and is more rhythmic and lively than the first. The choir sings in a more declamatory style, with the text being delivered in a more forceful manner. The final movement is marked 'Slowly, with great feeling', and is the most emotional of the three. The harmonies are more complex, and the choir sings with great intensity, conveying the depth of feeling in the text. The piece is characterized by its simplicity and beauty. Williams' use of harmony is particularly effective, creating a sense of warmth and comfort that perfectly complements the text. The piece is also notable for its use of dynamics, with the choir moving seamlessly from soft, gentle passages to more forceful, energetic ones. Overall, 'Let nothing trouble you' is a beautiful and moving work that showcases Williams' skill as a composer and his deep understanding of choral music.

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