Farra diddle dyno

Felix Harold White’s Farra diddle dyno is a secular SATB setting of lively English text. The music opens with a playful interplay between the voices, immediately establishing the work’s light-hearted and almost boisterous character. The text, drawn from Airs, Or, Fantastic Spirit (1608), reflects a world where appearances can be deceiving and honesty is perhaps less valued than wit. The composer captures this spirit through energetic part-writing and a robust sense of rhythm, making this a spirited and engaging addition to the partsong repertoire. It’s a piece that revels in the joy of musical and textual wordplay.