Composer

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Frederick Delius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1916

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Old English Lyrics, RT v/30 is a collection of six songs composed by Frederick Delius in 1915. The premiere of the work took place on 15th December 1915 at the Aeolian Hall in London. The songs are based on Old English poems and are set for voice and piano. The first movement, "To Daffodils," is a lively and cheerful song that celebrates the arrival of spring. The second movement, "The Nightingale," is a slow and melancholic song that tells the story of a nightingale singing in the moonlight. The third movement, "The Wanderer," is a reflective and introspective song that explores the themes of loneliness and isolation. The fourth movement, "Twilight Fancies," is a dreamy and atmospheric song that captures the mood of a summer evening. The fifth movement, "Sweet Violets," is a tender and romantic song that expresses the beauty and fragility of love. The final movement, "The Lover's Ghost," is a haunting and eerie song that tells the story of a ghostly lover who returns to visit his beloved. Delius's setting of these Old English poems is characterized by his use of rich harmonies, lyrical melodies, and evocative textures. The songs are imbued with a sense of nostalgia and longing, reflecting Delius's own love of nature and his fascination with the past. Overall, Old English Lyrics, RT v/30 is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Delius's skill as a composer and his deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.

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