by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852)

Remember the glories of Brien the Brave
 (Sung text for setting by V. Herbert)
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Language: English 
Remember the glories of Brien the brave,
  Though the days of the hero are o’er;
Though lost to Mononia, and cold in the grave,
  He returns to Kinkora no more.
That star of the field, which so often has pour'd
  Its beam on the battle, is set;
But enough of its glory remains on each sword
  To light us to victory yet.

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Composition:

    Set to music by Victor Herbert (1859 - 1924), "Remember the glories of Brien the Brave", first performed 1908, stanza 1 [ voice and piano ], from The Bards of Ireland, no. 2

Text Authorship:

  • by Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852), "Munster. Remember the Glories of Brien the Brave"

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This text was added to the website: 2016-03-28
Line count: 24
Word count: 193