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From Oberon, in Fairy land
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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From Oberon, in Fairy land by Richard John Samuel Stevens — Lyrics
From Oberon, in Fairy land,
The King of ghosts and shadows there,
We Faries all, at his command,
Are sent to view the nightsports here.
What revel rout is kept about
In ev'ry corner where we go!
We will o'ersee, and merry be,
And make good sport, with ho, ho, ho!
where lads and lasses merry be,
With possets and with junkets fine,
Unseen of all the company,
We'll eat their cakes and sip their wine.
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About From Oberon, in Fairy land
This SATB glee, From Oberon, in Fairy Land, is a delightful evocation of mischievous fairies at play. It captures the spirit of a secular Renaissance part-song, perfect for a festive occasion or a concert programme. The text describes the fairies, commanded by Oberon, observing and interfering with human revelry. They steal cakes and wine, delighting in the confusion and dismay of the partygoers with their 'ho, ho, ho!' The music would likely reflect the light-hearted, playful nature of the lyrics, with intricate vocal interplay and a sense of whimsical abandon. This piece offers a charming and engaging experience for both performers and listeners, celebrating a traditional genre with wit and verve.
