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Fair land, we greet thee!
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Fair land, we greet thee! by Ciro Pinsuti — Lyrics
Fair land, we greet thee! Dear are thy plains and mountains,
Fondly greet thee, O lovely land of Wales!
There is music in thy fountains, And sunlight in thy vales.
Yes, we greet thee, lovely land!
Ah! Dear home of our fathers, we hear that sweet music,
And memory brings back the first days of our youth,
When free as a wildbird in gladness we wandered,
And earth seemed a garden of sunlight and truth.
Dear land of our fathers, we hear that sweet music,
And memory brings back the first days of our youth.
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About Fair land, we greet thee!
Written as a patriotic celebration of Wales, Ciro Pinsuti’s Fair land, we greet thee! is a stirring secular part-song for SATB choir. The text expresses a deep affection for the homeland, evoking cherished memories of childhood spent wandering through its peaceful valleys and mountains. The composer captures this sentiment with music that is both grand and intimate, reflecting the beauty of the landscape and the deep emotional connection to home. This piece would be an ideal opener for a concert programme, particularly one focusing on British or national themes, offering a moment of patriotic reflection and warmth for both choir and audience.
