Composer

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Edward Elgar

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1909 - 1910

Average_duration

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6:10

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Edward Elgar's 'Songs (2), Op. 60' is a collection of two songs composed in 1912. The premiere of the songs took place on 9th October 1912 at the Aeolian Hall in London. The two songs in the collection are 'The Torch' and 'The River'. 'The Torch' is the first song in the collection and is set to a poem by the English poet, William Drummond. The song is in the key of G major and is marked 'Moderato'. The song begins with a gentle piano introduction, which is followed by the entrance of the voice. The melody is simple and lyrical, with a flowing accompaniment. The song is characterized by its romantic and nostalgic mood, which is conveyed through the use of rich harmonies and expressive phrasing. 'The River' is the second song in the collection and is set to a poem by Alice Elgar, the composer's wife. The song is in the key of E-flat major and is marked 'Andante'. The song begins with a flowing piano introduction, which sets the mood for the piece. The melody is simple and expressive, with a gentle accompaniment. The song is characterized by its peaceful and reflective mood, which is conveyed through the use of gentle harmonies and delicate phrasing. Overall, 'Songs (2), Op. 60' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Elgar's skill as a composer. The songs are characterized by their romantic and nostalgic moods, which are conveyed through the use of rich harmonies and expressive phrasing. The collection is a testament to Elgar's ability to set poetry to music and to create works that are both beautiful and emotionally powerful.

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