Composer

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Paul Mealor

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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4:43

"I Saw Eternity" is a choral work composed by Paul Mealor, a Welsh composer known for his choral music. The piece was composed in 2011 and premiered on November 11, 2011, at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement, "I Saw Eternity," is a setting of a poem by Henry Vaughan. The music is slow and contemplative, with long, sustained chords and a sense of stillness and timelessness. The choir sings in unison for much of the movement, creating a sense of unity and harmony. The second movement, "The World's Desire," is a setting of a poem by Christina Rossetti. The music is more lively and rhythmic than the first movement, with a sense of movement and energy. The choir sings in harmony, with different parts weaving in and out of each other to create a complex and layered texture. The third movement, "Love's Embrace," is a setting of a poem by George Herbert. The music is slow and tender, with a sense of intimacy and closeness. The choir sings in harmony, with a gentle and delicate melody that evokes a sense of love and tenderness. Overall, "I Saw Eternity" is a beautiful and moving choral work that showcases Mealor's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of harmony and texture to create a sense of unity and harmony, as well as its use of poetry to explore themes of eternity, desire, and love.

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