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A love symphony
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A love symphony by Percy Pitt — Lyrics
Along the garden ways just now
I heard the flowers speak;
The whiterose told me of your brow,
The redrose of your cheek;
The lily of your bended head;
The bindweed of your hair;
Each looked its loveliest and said
You were more fair.
I went into the wood anon,
And heard the wild birds sing,
How sweet you were; they warbled on,
Piped, trilled, the selfsame thing.
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About A love symphony
Percy Pitt's A love symphony offers a charming evocation of nature's admiration for a loved one. The text paints a picture of a speaker finding beauty in flowers, birds, and the sea, all of which seem to reflect the fairness and sweetness of the beloved. Set for SATB choir, this English part-song explores themes of idealized love and devotion through vivid natural imagery. The music likely captures the delicate and affectionate sentiments expressed in the lyrics, making it suitable for a concert program or a special occasion where expressions of love and admiration are central. The composer's setting would bring to life the poem's tender comparisons, creating an engaging musical experience.
