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King Winter
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 · James Gibb
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King Winter by Seymour John Grey Egerton — Lyrics
Herr Winter
Lass die deinen Pelzrock fegen
Von dem garstig kalten Schnee:
Märzenwind und Märzenregen,
Kommt heran für Schnee und Weh!
Lang hängt dir der Eisbart nieder,
Graülichalter Winter du!
Zeit zum schneiden is es wieder,
Ei, er hängt ja bis zum Schuh!
"Ach! wer schlägt mich, warte!"
Knurrend dreht der Winter sich herum,
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About King Winter
King Winter opens with a vigorous musical depiction of the season itself, its icy grip and blustering winds. The SATB voices portray this vividly, with sharp contrasts and driving rhythms. As the text shifts, so does the music, reflecting the transformation from the harshness of winter to the gentle arrival of spring. The German lyrics, translated into English, tell a charming story of winter being outwitted and driven away by the blossoming of spring, bringing joy to all. This partsong is a delightful exploration of nature's cycles, captured through accomplished choral writing that is both dramatically effective and musically engaging.
