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Go, song of mine
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Go, song of mine by Edward Elgar — Lyrics
Dishevell'd and in tears, go, song of mine,
To break the hardness of the heart of man:
Say how his life began
From dust, and in that dust doth sink supine:
Yet, say, th'unerring spirit of grief shall guide
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About Go, song of mine
This ambitious setting for SAATTBB voices is a powerful exploration of the human condition. Elgar contrasts the fragility of mortal life, born from and returning to dust, with the enduring spirit that guides us towards spiritual fulfilment. The music reflects this dichotomy, with moments of intense pathos giving way to soaring declarations. The choir must navigate complex textures and dynamic shifts, bringing both dramatic weight and delicate nuance to the English text. Go, song of mine is a significant work for a mature choir, offering a profound statement on life, loss, and ultimate redemption, demanding skilled musicianship and a deep interpretative connection to its meaningful words.
