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by John Drinkwater (1882 - 1937)

Elgar’s Music
 (Sung text for setting by I. Venables)
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Language: English 
How quietly he sleeps upon the hill
That sees the seasons go by Severnside,
He who by music manifested still
Across the earth the ancient English pride—
This Worcester man who out of little lanes
Of whitethorn bud, and Evesham orchards bright
In harvest, made a magic that disdains
That easy summons of the lesser light.

Composition:

    Set to music by Ian Venables (b. 1955), "Elgar’s Music", op. 43 no. 3 (2012), published 2012 [ baritone, string quartet, piano ], from Songs of the Severn, no. 3

Text Authorship:

  • by John Drinkwater (1882 - 1937)

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