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Adieu, dear native land
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Adieu, dear native land by William Vincent Wallace — Lyrics
Adieu, adieu, dear native land!
We leave thy happy shore,
Farewell, ye kind and friendly band,
With constant heart and generous hand!
Who ne'er may see us more.
Tho' rolling oceans may divide,
Tho' endless years may intervene,
Still hearts that grew up side by side
Change not with change of scene.
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About Adieu, dear native land
This moving setting by William Vincent Wallace for TTB voices captures the poignant farewell of emigrants leaving their homeland. The English text speaks of enduring friendship and cherished memories, even as vast oceans and time separate them from loved ones. It evokes a powerful sense of longing and the unbreakable bonds of the heart, suggesting this is a piece suitable for moments of reflection on home and belonging. Wallace, known for his operatic works, brings a dramatic yet tender sensibility to this secular partsong, making it an emotionally resonant choice for male choirs.
