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A Spring song
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.
SATB · James Gibb
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A Spring song by Ciro Pinsuti — Lyrics
from the Afterglow (1867)
I sat beneath the Abeles old,
The meads were shot with green and gold,
And underneath my feet there rolled
The little silvery Gad:
The cuckoo and the thrush were singing,
The sheep bells on the hills were ringing,
All life was gay and glad!
The busy babbling waterfall
Melodiously kept time to all,
The rich May music mystical,
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About A Spring song
Ciro Pinsuti’s A Spring Song captures the exuberance of the season in this English secular SATB setting. The text paints a vivid picture of nature awakening: meads green and gold, singing birds, ringing sheep bells, and a babbling waterfall all contribute to a scene of joyful life. The composer’s music reflects this cheerful atmosphere, with rich harmonies and a flowing melodic line that mirrors the beauty of the natural world described in the poem. This is a delightful piece that evokes the freshness and vibrant energy of spring, suitable for adding a touch of natural beauty to a choral programme.
