Composer

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Charles Tomlinson Griffes

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1918

First Performance

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Mar 24, 1919

Average_duration

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10:32

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

'Poems by Fiona MacLeod (3), A. 118-120' is a song cycle composed by Charles Tomlinson Griffes in 1919. The premiere of the cycle took place on March 3, 1920, in New York City. The cycle consists of three movements, each based on a poem by Fiona MacLeod, a pseudonym used by the Scottish author William Sharp. The first movement, 'The Lament of Ian the Proud,' is a mournful and melancholic piece that tells the story of a proud warrior who has lost his love. The music is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which create a sense of tension and unease. The second movement, 'The Dark Eyes to Mine,' is a more romantic and lyrical piece that describes the beauty of a woman's eyes. The music is characterized by its use of lush harmonies and flowing melodies, which create a sense of warmth and intimacy. The third movement, 'The Rose of the Night,' is a mystical and ethereal piece that describes the beauty of a rose that blooms only at night. The music is characterized by its use of impressionistic harmonies and delicate textures, which create a sense of otherworldliness and mystery. Overall, 'Poems by Fiona MacLeod (3), A. 118-120' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Griffes' mastery of harmony, melody, and texture. The cycle is a testament to the enduring power of poetry and music to evoke deep emotions and transport listeners to other worlds.

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