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Awake! awake! the flowers unfold
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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Awake! awake! the flowers unfold by Henry David Leslie — Lyrics
Awake! awake! the flowers unfold
And tremble in the sun,
And the river shines a lake of gold,
For the young day has begun.
The air is blithe and the sky is blue,
And the lark, on lightsome wings,
From bushes that sparkle rich with dew,
To Heaven her matin sings.
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About Awake! awake! the flowers unfold
Henry David Leslie paints a vivid picture of a glorious new day in this SATB partsong. The English text evokes the awakening of nature, with flowers unfolding, rivers shining like gold, and larks singing their morning songs. The music echoes this sense of joyful celebration, urging the listener to cast off sleep and embrace the beauty and promise of the fresh start. It is a delightful secular piece, capturing the spirit of a bright, optimistic morning, ideal for bringing a sense of light and energy to any choral programme. The rich harmonies of the SATB voicing will effectively convey the expansive and uplifting atmosphere of the text.
