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Corydon, Arise!
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 · Ian Haslam
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Corydon, Arise! by Charles Villiers Stanford — Lyrics
Phyllida
Corydon, arise, my Corydon!
Titan shineth clear.
Corydon
Who is it that calleth Corydon?
Who is it that I hear?
Phyllida
Phyllida, thy true love, calleth thee,
Arise then, arise then,
Arise and keep thy flock with me!
Corydon
Phyllida, my true love, is it she?
I come then, I come then,
I come and keep my flock with thee.
Phyllida
Here are cherries ripe for my Corydon;
Eat them for my sake.
Corydon
Here ‘s my oaten pipe, my lovely one,
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About Corydon, Arise!
This charming SATB partsong by Charles Villiers Stanford depicts a pastoral dialogue between Corydon and Phyllida. The text paints a delightful scene of lovers waking and sharing the simple pleasures of the countryside, with Phyllida offering cherries and threads for knitting, and Corydon presenting his oaten pipe and reeds. Stanford’s setting captures the idyllic mood with graceful melodic lines and rich harmonies, making it a wonderful choice for a secular choral programme. The English lyrics are light and engaging, reflecting the Renaissance pastoral tradition. This is a perfect piece to evoke a sense of bucolic romance and gentle affection within a choir.
