Composer

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Jonathan Dove

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1996

Average_duration

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22:08

Movement_count

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13

Movement ....

'All You Who Sleep Tonight' is a choral work composed by Jonathan Dove in 1994. The piece was premiered by the London Symphony Chorus at the Barbican Centre in London on 16th December 1994. The composition is based on a poem of the same name by Vikram Seth, an Indian poet, novelist, and essayist. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different stanza of the poem. The first movement is marked "Gently flowing" and is characterized by a gentle, lilting melody that is passed between the different sections of the choir. The second movement is marked "Slow and expressive" and features a solo soprano singing a haunting melody over a sustained chord in the choir. The final movement is marked "With energy" and is a lively, rhythmic setting of the poem's final stanza. The piece is characterized by Dove's use of rich harmonies and lush textures, which create a sense of warmth and intimacy. The composer also employs a variety of vocal techniques, including unison singing, close harmonies, and solo passages, to create a sense of depth and complexity in the music. Overall, 'All You Who Sleep Tonight' is a beautiful and moving choral work that captures the essence of Vikram Seth's poem. Its gentle melodies and rich harmonies make it a popular choice for choirs around the world, and it remains one of Dove's most beloved compositions.

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