Composer

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Libby Larsen

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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11:15

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

'A Lover's Journey' is a song cycle composed by Libby Larsen, an American composer known for her vocal and choral works. The cycle was composed in 2001 and premiered on February 14, 2002, by soprano Maria Jette and pianist Dan Chouinard at the Schubert Club in St. Paul, Minnesota. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which depicts a different stage in a lover's journey. The first movement, "The Meeting," is a lively and playful duet between the voice and piano, representing the excitement and anticipation of two people meeting for the first time. The second movement, "The Wooing," is a slower and more romantic piece, with the voice and piano taking turns expressing the lover's feelings of longing and desire. The third movement, "The Proposal," is a dramatic and intense piece, with the voice soaring over the piano's powerful chords as the lover asks for the beloved's hand in marriage. The fourth movement, "The Wedding," is a joyful and celebratory piece, with the voice and piano dancing together in a lively waltz. The fifth movement, "The Separation," is a melancholy and mournful piece, with the voice and piano expressing the pain and sadness of two lovers being separated. The final movement, "The Reunion," is a triumphant and passionate piece, with the voice and piano coming together in a powerful and emotional climax as the lovers are reunited. Overall, 'A Lover's Journey' is a beautiful and expressive song cycle that captures the many emotions and experiences of love. Larsen's use of vocal and piano techniques, as well as her skillful composition and storytelling, make this cycle a memorable and moving work of art.

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