Ian Venables: Venetian Songs Op. 22: Vocal And Piano
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COMPOSER:
Ian Venables
PUBLISHER:
Thames Publishing
INSTRUMENTATION:
High Voice and Piano
PRODUCT FORMAT:
Vocal Score
Venetian Songs Op.22 is a cycle of four songs for High Voice and Piano by Ian Venables, setting the inspiring texts of John Addington Symonds. Venables has allowed the texts of Symonds' poetry to guide thesesensitive settings, rich in musical imagery to illuminate the words. The music moves between
Specifications
Composer | Ian Venables |
Publisher | Thames Publishing |
Instrumentation | High Voice and Piano |
Grade of Difficulty | Intermediate |
Number of pages | 36 |
Product Format | Vocal Score |
Description Product Type | Vocal Score |
Genre | Classical |
Style Period | Post 1901 |
ISBN | 9781846096440 |
EAN | 5020679538029 |
No. | MUSTH980166 |
Voicing | Soprano Voice |
Description
Venetian Songs Op.22 is a cycle of four songs for High Voice and Piano by Ian Venables, setting the inspiring texts of John Addington Symonds.
Venables has allowed the texts of Symonds' poetry to guide thesesensitive settings, rich in musical imagery to illuminate the words. The music moves between moments of intense anguish and despair to expressions of pure beauty and allusions to the delicacy of nature.
The cycle receivedits first performance in March 1995 at Clifton Hill House, Bristol - formerly the Symonds' family home and now Bristol University's principal Halls Of Residence. The performance was organised as part of the formalcelebrationsmarking the opening of the Gothic Library.
Venables has allowed the texts of Symonds' poetry to guide thesesensitive settings, rich in musical imagery to illuminate the words. The music moves between moments of intense anguish and despair to expressions of pure beauty and allusions to the delicacy of nature.
The cycle receivedits first performance in March 1995 at Clifton Hill House, Bristol - formerly the Symonds' family home and now Bristol University's principal Halls Of Residence. The performance was organised as part of the formalcelebrationsmarking the opening of the Gothic Library.
Song List
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1. Fortunate Isles Op.22 No.1
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2. Love's Voice Op.22 No.4
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3. The Invitation To The Gondola Op.22 No.3
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4. The Passing Stranger Op.22 No.2