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Bold Turpin
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,ATTB · James Gibb
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Bold Turpin by John Frederick Bridge — Lyrics
Bold Turpin vance, on Hounslow Heath,
His black mare Bess bestrodeer;
Ven there he see'd the Bishop's coach
Acoming along the roader.
So he gallops close to the orse's legs.
And he claps his head vithin;
And the Bishop says, "Sure as eggs is eggs,
This here's the bold Turpin."
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About Bold Turpin
John Frederick Bridge’s Bold Turpin is a spirited and narrative part-song for double choir (SATB, ATTB), setting a lively English text. The music vividly depicts the exploits of the highwayman Dick Turpin. Bridge uses the two choirs to create dramatic contrast and interplay, building excitement as the story unfolds from Turpin spotting the Bishop’s coach to his daring robbery and subsequent pursuit. The text’s colloquialisms and dramatic moments are matched by the energetic vocal writing, making it a thrilling choice for a choir looking for a substantial and engaging English part-song with a strong storytelling element.
