Daddy Long-legs

Louis Casper Jacoby sets a humorous nursery rhyme in this SATB part-song. The text tells the comical story of Daddy Longlegs who refuses to say his prayers and is subsequently dealt with in a rather undignified manner. The short, sharp actions described lend themselves to a lively musical setting. This work fits within the tradition of secular part-songs often drawing on familiar rhymes and stories for their inspiration. The English text is clearly set, with the straightforward narrative providing ample opportunity for expressive and characterful singing.