Composer

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E.J. Moeran

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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14:58

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Folksongs (6) from Norfolk is a composition by English composer E.J. Moeran. The piece was composed in 1923 and premiered in 1924. It is a collection of six folk songs from the Norfolk region of England, arranged for voice and piano. The first movement, "The Bold Grenadier," is a lively and energetic song about a soldier who goes off to war. The second movement, "The Shooting of His Dear," is a haunting ballad about a man who accidentally shoots his lover. The third movement, "The Sailor and Young Nancy," is a romantic tale of a sailor who falls in love with a young woman. The fourth movement, "The Jolly Carter," is a cheerful song about a cart driver who enjoys his work and the company of his horse. The fifth movement, "The Bold Fisherman," is a melancholy ballad about a fisherman who drowns at sea. The final movement, "The Lost Lady Found," is a joyful song about a woman who is lost and then found. Moeran's arrangements of these folk songs are characterized by their simplicity and directness. He stays true to the original melodies and harmonies, but adds his own touches to enhance the emotional impact of the songs. The piano accompaniment is sparse and understated, allowing the beauty of the melodies to shine through. Overall, Folksongs (6) from Norfolk is a charming and evocative collection of traditional English folk songs, arranged with sensitivity and skill by one of England's most talented composers.

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