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An Autumn song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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An Autumn song by Bertram Luard-Selby — Lyrics
How soon the Autumn day is done,
The briefer light, the lower sun;
Pale harebells ringing in the wood,
To tell us all the world was good,
The Autumn Day, so far away;
Ah! Spring came only yesterday.
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About An Autumn song
This evocative SATB partsong captures the melancholic beauty of autumn. The text paints a vivid picture of shortening days, pale sunlight, and the poignant realization that spring has only just passed. The music reflects this wistful mood, with the familiar English lyrics lamenting the swift transition of seasons and the inevitable approach of winter. Bertram Luard-Selby’s setting is a fine example of the secular part-song tradition, offering a reflective and atmospheric piece for mixed choirs looking to explore themes of nature and the passage of time.
