Composer

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Libby Larsen

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1994

Average_duration

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18:52

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

"Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flower" is a song cycle composed by Libby Larsen in 1993. The piece was premiered on April 25, 1993, at the University of Minnesota by soprano Maria Jette and pianist Stephen Swanson. The cycle consists of five movements, each based on a poem by a different poet. The first movement, "Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flower," is based on a poem by James Joyce. The music is characterized by a flowing, lyrical melody in the piano, which is accompanied by a soaring vocal line. The second movement, "When You Are Old," is based on a poem by W.B. Yeats. The music is more introspective and melancholy, with a slower tempo and a more subdued vocal line. The third movement, "The Nightingale," is based on a poem by William Wordsworth. The music is characterized by a lively, playful melody in the piano, which is accompanied by a virtuosic vocal line. The fourth movement, "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love," is based on a poem by Christopher Marlowe. The music is characterized by a light, airy melody in the piano, which is accompanied by a sweet, romantic vocal line. The final movement, "To His Coy Mistress," is based on a poem by Andrew Marvell. The music is characterized by a driving, rhythmic melody in the piano, which is accompanied by a passionate, urgent vocal line. Throughout the cycle, Larsen's music is characterized by a strong sense of lyricism and a deep understanding of the texts she sets. Her music is both expressive and accessible, making it a popular choice for singers and audiences alike.

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