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At twilight hour
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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At twilight hour by 2|Edward Roberts|John Paul Morgan| — Lyrics
The ruddy sun has ceased to glow,
The day in peace declines,
And birds were nestled long ago,
Within the sheltering vines.
Their fragrant breath the night wind steals
From many a closing flower;
And everything in nature feels
The charms of twilight hour.
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About At twilight hour
A gentle mood pervades this SATB partsong, capturing the peaceful close of day. The text evokes the natural world at twilight: the setting sun, nesting birds, closing flowers, and the scent of night air. As day gives way to night, the lyrics reflect on memory and renewal, the quiet hour prompting dreams of the past and thoughts of love. This is a fine choice for a secular concert programme, its smooth vocal lines and evocative imagery offering a moment of calm reflection for both singers and audience. The composer Edward Roberts, writing with John Paul Morgan, has crafted a piece that is both atmospheric and accessible.
