Composer

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Gerald Finzi

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Incidental Music

Average_duration

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22:57

Movement_count

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3

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Love's Labours Lost, Op. 28 is a choral work composed by Gerald Finzi in 1945. The piece is based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name and was premiered on July 17, 1946, at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester, England. The work is divided into six movements, each of which is based on a different scene from the play. The first movement, "Prologue," sets the scene for the play and introduces the characters. The second movement, "Spring," is a lively and joyful celebration of the arrival of spring. The third movement, "Greeting," is a tender and romantic duet between two of the play's characters, Berowne and Rosaline. The fourth movement, "The Wooing," is a humorous and playful ensemble piece in which the male characters attempt to woo their respective female counterparts. The fifth movement, "Elegy," is a somber and reflective piece that mourns the loss of love and the passing of time. The final movement, "Dance," is a lively and celebratory dance that brings the play to a joyful conclusion. Finzi's Love's Labours Lost, Op. 28 is characterized by its lush harmonies, lyrical melodies, and intricate choral writing. The piece is a testament to Finzi's skill as a composer and his deep love of Shakespeare's work. It is a beautiful and moving tribute to one of the greatest playwrights in the English language.

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