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Awake, Awake
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Awake, Awake by Granville Bantock — Lyrics
Awake, awake!
The breezes shout Good morrow to the bustling rills;
The birds are up, the sun is out,
Wafting light kisses to the hills,
The sunbeams, radiant with delight,
Chase the quick swallows as they fly,
The white clouds giddy with their height,
Are reeling from the open sky.
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About Awake, Awake
Granville Bantock was a prolific composer of the late romantic period and early 20th century, known for his rich harmonies and evocative orchestral works. Awake, Awake is a secular SATB setting in English, capturing the vibrant awakening of nature. The text describes a joyful morning scene, with breezes, birds, and sunbeams bringing life to the landscape. It moves to a more personal reflection on 'pure Loveliness,' personified as an ancient yet youthful force that inspires the natural world and is celebrated as an incomparable love. This four-part setting would suit a choir looking for an uplifting and descriptive piece with lush vocal writing.
