by John Drinkwater (1882 - 1937)
Elgar’s Music Matches base text
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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Word count: 56