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As dew in Aprylle
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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As dew in Aprylle by Peter Warlock — Lyrics
I syng of a mayden
That is makèles,
Kyng of allè kynges
To here sone che ches.
He cam al so styllè
Ther his moder was,
As dew in Aprylle
That fallyt on the gras.
He cam al so styllè
To his moderes bowr
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About As dew in Aprylle
Peter Warlock’s As dew in Aprylle is a tender setting for SATB choir of a medieval lyric. The gentle, flowing lines of the music evoke the imagery of the text, which describes the Annunciation and the Virgin Birth with delicate, almost ethereal comparisons to dew falling in April. The composer captures the devotional spirit of the English words, portraying the wonder and humility of the event. This piece is especially suited for Advent or Christmas services, offering a moment of reflective beauty. The close harmonies and homophonic passages contribute to its serene and contemplative mood, making it a poignant choice for sacred occasions.
