"Song" [Edward-Rhys Harry]

"Song" [Edward-Rhys Harry]

First line of lyrics: When I am dead, my dearest

Harry, Edward-Rhys; music (Welsh, born 1973)

Rossetti, Christina Georgina; text (English, 1830-1894)

2020 [copyright]

genre: song|choral music

chorus: SATB chorus

instrumentation: a cappella|piano (for rehearsal only)

initial sharps/flats: no sharps or flats

initial time signature: 4/4

origin: United Kingdom

male composer

English

Rossetti poem(s): "Song" ("When I am dead, my dearest")

Composition history: "Rossetti's poems are strong in ideology and it is hoped the music simply highlights the thoughts and feelings of the writer as she paints a sad but also positive picture of life after grief. This setting was originally written for 'The Harry Ensemble' choir, UK, to be performed as part of their 2020 tour of Tuscany: the tour was cancelled as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic" ("Edward-Rhys Harry: Song").

Tempo markings: "Andante flessibile"; quarter note = c. 60

Dedication: "for 'The Harry Ensemble'"

Format 1: musical score

8 pages; performance time 3 minutes

Other data reference(s): "Edward-Rhys Harry: Song." Universal Edition, https://www.universaledition.com/edward-harry-7861/works/song-30458. Accessed 11 April 2022.

Cataloguer: Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa

This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Edward-Rhys Harry: Song." Universal Edition, https://www.universaledition.com/edward-harry-7861/works/song-30458. Accessed 11 April 2022.

Record: CRM-songwheniamdead-harry

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