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Blow thou winter wind
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Blow thou winter wind by Jonathan Merrett — Lyrics
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man’s ingratitude;
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
R.:
Heighho! sing, heighho! unto the green holly:
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:
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About Blow thou winter wind
A rousing setting of Shakespeare’s words from "Love’s Labour’s Lost", Blow thou winter wind is a secular SATB part-song for mixed choir. The text contrasts the harshness of winter with the greater unkindness of human ingratitude and fickle friendship. Jonathan Merrett’s music captures the energetic, robust spirit of the Elizabethan original, with a lively refrain that encapsulates the piece's somewhat cynical, yet ultimately cheerful, outlook on life. This is an ideal choice for a choir looking for a vibrant, text-driven piece that brings a touch of dramatic flair to a concert programme, particularly suitable for autumn or winter seasons.
