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Curfew Bells
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Curfew Bells by Edward Dudley Naff — Lyrics
The evening bells are chiming
In accents soft and sweet,
Oh, listen to their rhyming,
Their music so complete.
Ring out, sweet bells of evening,
Ring out your happy lay;
Your tones are sending gladness
To bless the dying day.
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About Curfew Bells
Edward Dudley Naff’s Curfew Bells opens with a gentle, evocative atmosphere, its SATB voices weaving together to paint a picture of the evening. The mens' voices might introduce the tolling bells, with the womens' voices offering a sweeter descant. The text speaks of the chiming curfew bells in ‘accents soft and sweet’, their ‘happy lay’ bringing gladness to the close of day. The music reflects this sentiment, moving towards a peaceful conclusion that invites listeners to consider how their own lives might echo the ‘gladness telling’ of the bells. This secular four-part song captures a moment of tranquil reflection.
