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England
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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England by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry — Lyrics
The royal throne of Kings, this sceptred island,
This earth of majesty, this site of Mars,
This fortress, built by Nature for her purpose,
Against infection and the hand of wars:
This demiParadise, this other Eden,
This precious stone set in a silver sea,
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About England
This setting of Shakespeare's famous speech from Richard II offers a grand and patriotic vision of England. Parry's unison setting is ideal for occasions requiring a powerful and unified choral statement, such as national celebrations or civic ceremonies. The text, which extols England's natural beauty and strategic strength, also includes a prayer for the nation's dedication to Christian service and chivalry. This anthem would serve well as a standalone piece or as part of a larger patriotic programme, its stirring words and melody lending themselves to a stirring rendition by a choir of any size.
