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Breathe soft, ye winds
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Breathe soft, ye winds by John Baptiste Calkin — Lyrics
Breathe soft ye winds, ye waters gently flow;
Shield her ye trees, ye flowers around her grow.
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About Breathe soft, ye winds
John Baptiste Calkin composed this evocative SATB setting of an English text. A secular partsong, Breathe soft, ye winds speaks of a profound stillness and reverence. The lyrics describe a plea for gentleness from nature itself – for winds to soften, waters to flow gently, trees to shield, and flowers to grow around a sleeping loved one. The singers are asked to pass in silence, underscoring the deep peace and sorrow conveyed. Calkin’s music likely reflects this tender and somber mood, making it suitable for moments of quiet reflection or expressive choral performance.
