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Blow, gentle breeze
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Blow, gentle breeze by Josiah Booth — Lyrics
Blow, blow, thou gentle breeze,
Over the flow’ry lea!
Blow, soft and low,
Whisp’ring melody!
All the blossoms wait thy kiss,
Ere their beauties they unfold;
Surely thou wilt grant them this?
Dearer than a gift of gold!
Blow, blow, thou gentle breeze,
Over the meadows blow,
Whispering ’mid the trembling trees
Music sweet and low!
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About Blow, gentle breeze
The gentle breeze is invoked to whisper music through the meadows and trees. It is asked to travel over flowery leas and mountain crests, bringing with it the scent of myrtles and citrons from sunnier lands. The text paints a picture of nature awaiting the breeze's soft touch to unfold its beauties. This SATB setting in English captures the pastoral charm of the words. A fine example of secular part-music from the 19th century, it offers directors a lyrical and evocative choice for their choir.
