Composer

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David Halls

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

"I Heard an Infant Weeping" is a choral work composed by David Halls, an English composer and organist. The piece was composed in 2009 and premiered in the same year. It is a four-movement work that is characterized by its haunting and melancholic melodies. The first movement, "I Heard an Infant Weeping," is a setting of a poem by William Blake. The music is slow and mournful, with the choir singing in unison to create a sense of unity and solidarity. The second movement, "The Lamb," is a setting of another poem by Blake. This movement is more upbeat and joyful, with the choir singing in harmony to create a sense of celebration. The third movement, "The Tyger," is a setting of yet another poem by Blake. This movement is more intense and dramatic, with the choir singing in a more dissonant and complex harmony to create a sense of tension and conflict. The final movement, "The Divine Image," is a setting of a poem by Blake that celebrates the unity and interconnectedness of all humanity. The music is slow and contemplative, with the choir singing in harmony to create a sense of peace and harmony. Overall, "I Heard an Infant Weeping" is a powerful and emotional work that showcases Halls' skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and thought-provoking. The piece is a testament to the enduring power of poetry and music to move and inspire us, even in the darkest of times.

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