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A Beauteous fair has pierced my heart
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.
3 equal voices · Jonathan Goodliffe
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A Beauteous fair has pierced my heart by John Wall Callcott — Lyrics
A beauteous fair has pierced [stole] my heart,
‘t was Marianna threw the dart.
Don’t you now my tale betray,
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About A Beauteous fair has pierced my heart
John Wall Callcott was a notable English composer of glees and other part-songs. His A Beauteous fair has pierced my heart is a charming example of this genre, written for three equal voices in English. The text expresses a light-hearted romantic sentiment, with the singer confiding a secret about his affection for Marianna, the daughter of 'Roger' or 'Frolic'. This secular work would suit a light program, showcasing the blend of the three voices in a playful setting of the affectionate words.
