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By the hearth-stone
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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By the hearth-stone by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
By the hearthstone
She sits alone,
The long night bearing:
With eyes that gleam
Into the dream
Of the firelight staring.
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About By the hearth-stone
Jennifer Bastable’s By the hearth-stone paints a poignant scene of solitary reflection. The text evokes a quiet, introspective mood, focusing on a lone figure gazing into the dying embers of a fire, lost in memory. This secular setting is brought to life by the composer’s rich eight-part writing, divided into three equal sections: SSS, AAA, and TTT, BBB. The flowing English lyrics capture the stillness of the night and the gentle melancholy of remembrance, making it an ideal choice for choirs seeking expressive and evocative part-music.
