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Father of heroes
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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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.
ATTBB · Jonathan Goodliffe
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Father of heroes by John Wall Callcott — Lyrics
Text from poems by "Ossian" ((James Macpherson (17361796))
From "Temora", Book II
FATHER of heroes! … High dweller of eddying winds! where the darkred thunder marks the troubled clouds!
Open thou thy stormy halls. Let the bards of old be near.
From “Berrathon”
We sit, at the rock, and there is no voice; no light but the meteor of fire!
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About Father of heroes
John Wall Callcott's glees were among the most popular of their day. This example, a setting of text drawn from James Macpherson's Ossianic poems, is written for an impressive six-part male choir (ATTBB). The music reflects the dramatic and often tempestuous nature of the verse, with moments of grandeur and introspection. The text, evoking a heroic and mythic past, explores themes of ancestral legacy, the power of nature, and the poignant search for the departed. The rich, sonorous harmonies of the six male voices provide a powerful vehicle for this evocative and deeply atmospheric English-language work, ideal for a choir seeking a challenging and rewarding part-song.
