Composer

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Ivor Gurney

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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19:57

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

'Ludlow and Teme' is a song cycle composed by Ivor Gurney in 1919. The premiere of the cycle was held in London in 1920. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is based on a poem by A.E. Housman. The first movement, 'Ludlow Fair', is a lively and energetic piece that captures the excitement and bustle of a fair. The second movement, 'When Smoke Stood Up From Ludlow', is a more somber piece that reflects on the devastation of war and the loss of life. The third movement, 'Far in a Western Brookland', is a gentle and reflective piece that celebrates the beauty of nature. The fourth movement, 'On the Idle Hill of Summer', is a nostalgic piece that looks back on the joys of youth and the passing of time. The fifth movement, 'With Rue My Heart is Laden', is a mournful piece that reflects on the pain of lost love. The final movement, 'The Lent Lily', is a hopeful and uplifting piece that celebrates the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. Overall, 'Ludlow and Teme' is a cycle that explores a range of emotions and themes, from the excitement of youth to the pain of loss and the hope of renewal. Gurney's music is characterized by its lyricism and sensitivity, as well as its ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of the poems. The cycle is a testament to Gurney's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the human experience.

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