Composer

:

Roger Quilter

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1908

Average_duration

:

14:36

Movement_count

:

7

Movement ....

Roger Quilter's 'Elizabethan Lyrics (7), Op. 12' is a collection of seven songs for voice and piano, composed in 1908. The songs are based on poems from the Elizabethan era, and are characterized by their lyrical melodies and rich harmonies. The premiere of 'Elizabethan Lyrics (7), Op. 12' took place in London in 1909, with the composer accompanying the singer. The songs were well-received by audiences and critics alike, and have since become a staple of the English art song repertoire. The seven movements of the work are as follows: 1. Weep you no more, sad fountains 2. My life's delight 3. Damask roses 4. The faithless shepherdess 5. Brown is my love 6. By a fountainside 7. Fair house of joy Each movement of 'Elizabethan Lyrics (7), Op. 12' is characterized by its own unique melody and harmonic structure, but all share a common thread of romanticism and nostalgia for the Elizabethan era. The songs are often performed by solo singers, accompanied by a pianist who provides a rich and supportive harmonic backdrop. Overall, 'Elizabethan Lyrics (7), Op. 12' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that captures the essence of the Elizabethan era through its rich and expressive melodies. It remains a beloved work in the English art song repertoire, and continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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