Composer

:

Edward Elgar

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Choral

Compose Date

:

1914

Average_duration

:

5:01

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

Edward Elgar's 'Songs (2), Op. 73' is a collection of two songs composed in 1913. The premiere of the songs took place on 9th October 1913 at the Aeolian Hall in London. The two songs in the collection are 'The Torch' and 'The River'. 'The Torch' is a song that is set to a poem by the English poet, William Morris. The song is characterized by its slow and melancholic melody, which is accompanied by a piano. The lyrics of the song are about a torch that is burning out, and the singer is lamenting the loss of the light. The song is in the key of G minor and has a moderate tempo. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a few variations in the second verse. '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 characterized by its flowing melody, which is reminiscent of a river. The lyrics of the song are about a river that is flowing through the countryside, and the singer is describing the beauty of the scenery. The song is in the key of E-flat major and has a moderate tempo. The melody is more complex than 'The Torch', with a few key changes and variations throughout the song. Overall, 'Songs (2), Op. 73' is a beautiful collection of songs that showcases Elgar's skill as a composer. The songs are characterized by their simple yet effective melodies, which are accompanied by a piano. The lyrics of the songs are also noteworthy, as they are both written by prominent English poets. The premiere of the songs was well-received, and they continue to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today.

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