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A Lament
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Folk songs
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A Lament by Thomas Richard Gonzalvez Jozé — Lyrics
It is not the tear at this moment shed,
When the cold turf has just been laid o’er him,
That can tell how belov’d was the friend that’s fled,
Or how deep in our hearts we deplore him.
’Tis the tear, thro’ many a long day wept,
Thro ’ a life, by his loss all shaded;
‘Tis the one remembrance, fondly kept,
When all lighter griefs have faded.
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About A Lament
Thomas Richard Gonzalvez Jozé’s A Lament is a SATB setting of an English text that speaks of enduring grief and fond remembrance. The music explores the depth of feeling evoked by the loss of a deeply cherished friend, contrasting immediate sorrow with the long-lasting impact of memory. The composer crafts a moving reflection on how the example of a loved one, even after their passing, can inspire those left behind to live with greater worth and truth. The text emphasizes that true mourning is not merely a fleeting moment of sadness but a profound and lasting sentiment that ultimately enriches and elevates the lives of the bereaved.
