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Hark, hear ye not? (Oriana's Epitaph)
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Hark, hear ye not? (Oriana's Epitaph) by Thomas Bateson — Lyrics
Hark, hear you not a heav'nly harmony?
Is't Jove, think you, that plays upon the Spheres?
Heav'ns, is not this heav'nly melody?
Where Jove himself a part in music bears.
Now comes in a choir of nightengales.
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About Hark, hear ye not? (Oriana's Epitaph)
Thomas Bateson's madrigal Hark, hear ye not? offers a delightful opportunity for a celebratory occasion, perhaps an event honouring a distinguished individual. The text paints a vivid picture of celestial harmony, with Jove himself joining in to create a heavenly melody. It then shifts to a pastoral scene where nymphs and shepherds unite in praise, culminating in a tribute to the life and happy days of Oriana. Composed for SSATB voices in English, this secular work is a fine example of Renaissance part-music, perfect for bringing a sense of joyful acclamation to your choir's programme.
