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Gather ye rosebuds
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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.
SATB · Ian Haslam
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Gather ye rosebuds by Jacques Blumenthal — Lyrics
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still aflying;
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.
The glorious lamp of heaven the sun,
The higher he's agetting,
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he's to setting.
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About Gather ye rosebuds
Jacques Blumenthal sets the well-known poem by Robert Herrick, which urges the listener to seize the day and enjoy life's pleasures before they pass. This SATB setting in English captures the spirit of the text with a flowing, lyrical musical line. The voices are woven together in a rich texture, at times homophonic and at others imitative, reflecting the changing moods of the poem. The composer’s approach to the text is direct and heartfelt, creating a beautiful and memorable part-song that celebrates the fleeting nature of youth and beauty.
