Composer

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Theodore Chanler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1925

Average_duration

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2:37

These, My Ophelia is a song cycle composed by Theodore Chanler in 1941. The cycle consists of five movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by various poets. The premiere of the cycle was given by soprano Eileen Farrell and pianist John Wustman in 1963. The first movement, "Ophelia's Song," is a setting of a poem by William Shakespeare. The music is characterized by a haunting melody and a sense of melancholy, reflecting the tragic nature of Ophelia's story. The second movement, "The Sick Rose," is a setting of a poem by William Blake. The music is characterized by a dissonant and angular melody, reflecting the dark and twisted nature of the poem. The third movement, "The Lamb," is a setting of a poem by William Blake. The music is characterized by a gentle and pastoral melody, reflecting the innocence and purity of the poem. The fourth movement, "The Garden," is a setting of a poem by Andrew Marvell. The music is characterized by a lush and romantic melody, reflecting the beauty and sensuality of the poem. The fifth and final movement, "The Nightingale," is a setting of a poem by John Keats. The music is characterized by a soaring and lyrical melody, reflecting the beauty and joy of the poem. Overall, These, My Ophelia is a deeply emotional and expressive song cycle, showcasing Chanler's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of each poem in his music.

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