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Hark, hark the lark
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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Hark, hark the lark by Benjamin Cooke — Lyrics
Hark, hark! The lark at heaven's gate sings,
And Phoebus 'gins arise,
His steeds to water at those springs
On chalic'd flowers that lies;
And winking Marybuds begin
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About Hark, hark the lark
Benjamin Cooke's Hark, hark the lark opens with a bright, imitative texture, the voices entering in quick succession to paint the dawn. The music captures the joyful awakening of nature, with the lark singing and Phoebus beginning his ascent. The text, a celebration of the morning and an urging for the lady to rise, is treated with light, flowing melodic lines and clear part-writing. This SATB glee is a delightful example of the genre, showcasing skilled interplay between the voices as they explore the imagery of the natural world and express a gentle, affectionate call to wakefulness.
