Composer

:

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Etude

Compose Date

:

1958

Average_duration

:

4:51

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

Ralph Vaughan Williams' 'Vocalises (3)' is a set of three short pieces for unaccompanied choir. The work was composed in 1935 and premiered in the same year by the BBC Singers. The three movements are titled 'Prelude', 'Carol', and 'Epilogue'. The first movement, 'Prelude', is a slow and contemplative piece that features a simple melody sung by the choir in unison. The harmonies are rich and complex, with dissonant chords adding a sense of tension and unease. The piece builds to a climax before fading away into silence. The second movement, 'Carol', is a lively and joyful piece that features a more complex melody sung by the choir in harmony. The harmonies are bright and colorful, with frequent shifts in tonality and rhythm. The piece is full of energy and movement, with the choir singing in a variety of different textures and dynamics. The final movement, 'Epilogue', is a slow and reflective piece that brings the work to a peaceful and contemplative close. The choir sings a simple melody in unison, with the harmonies gradually becoming more complex and dissonant. The piece ends with a sense of resolution and acceptance. Overall, 'Vocalises (3)' is a beautiful and expressive work that showcases Vaughan Williams' skill as a composer of choral music. The three movements are each distinct in character and mood, but they are united by a common sense of depth and emotion. The work is a testament to the power of the human voice and the beauty of choral singing.

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