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After the Battle
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Folk songs
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After the Battle by Thomas Richard Gonzalvez Jozé — Lyrics
Night closed around the conqueror’s way,
And lightnings show’d the distant hill,
Where those who lost that dreadful day
Stood few and faint, but fearless still.
The soldier’s hope, the patriot’s zeal,
For ever dimm’d, for ever crost
Oh! who shall say what heroes feel,
When all but life and honour’s lost?
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About After the Battle
Thomas Richard Gonzalvez Jozé's After the Battle is a setting of a poignant English text, evoking the somber aftermath of conflict. This SATB part-song is ideal for occasions of reflection, perhaps on Remembrance Day or a solemn anniversary. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of defeated soldiers, few and faint but still resolute, facing their final moments. The music captures the profound despair and the enduring spirit of those who have lost everything but their honour. As the text shifts towards the idea of a 'world, where souls are free,' the composer has the opportunity to explore themes of liberation and hope beyond earthly struggles. This powerful piece offers a chance for choirs to convey deep emotion and profound reflection.
