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Blow, ye balmy breezes, blow
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Blow, ye balmy breezes, blow by James Christopher Marks — Lyrics
Blow, ye balmy breezes, blow
O’er the meadows, and the sea;
Cruel Winter now has gone,
Joyous Springtime comes along,
Ev’ry bird tells out its song,
And buds salute the day.
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About Blow, ye balmy breezes, blow
James Christopher Marks's Blow, ye balmy breezes, blow is a setting for SATB choir of an English text celebrating the arrival of Spring. The composer captures the joyous mood of renewal, with breezes carrying the sounds of birdsong and melodies from the woodlands. The text describes the departure of Winter and the burgeoning life of the meadows, hills, and vales, with new leaves appearing on the trees and buds saluting the day. It is a delightful secular part-song, ideal for bringing a sense of freshness and optimism to a concert programme.
