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Ask me no more, Op. 68:9
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Ask me no more, Op. 68:9 by Charles Villiers Stanford — Lyrics
Ask me no more: the moon may draw the sea;
The cloud may stoop from heaven and take the shape,
With fold to fold, of mountain or of cape;
But O too fond, when have I answer'd thee?
Ask me no more.
Ask me no more: what answer should I give?
I love not hollow cheek or faded eye:
Yet, O my friend, I will not have thee die!
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About Ask me no more, Op. 68:9
Charles Villiers Stanford's Ask me no more is a setting of poetic text that explores the futility of resistance against fate and overwhelming emotion. The music, written for SATB chorus, captures the profound yearning and eventual surrender expressed in the words. Stanford uses the rich textures of four-part harmony to convey the internal struggle and the ultimate yielding to an inevitable destiny. This part-song offers a poignant musical reflection on themes of love, loss, and the acceptance of one's fate, making it a compelling choice for its dramatic and emotional depth.
