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Hymn to the moon
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 · James Gibb
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Hymn to the moon by Josiah Booth — Lyrics
Queen and huntress, chaste and fair,
Now the sun is laid to sleep,
Seated in thy silver chair,
State in wonted manner keep:
Hesperus entreats thy light,
Goddess excellently bright.
Earth, let not thy envious shade
Dare itself to interpose;
Cynthia's shining orb was made
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About Hymn to the moon
Josiah Booth's Hymn to the Moon is a secular SATB partsong setting English words in praise of the moon goddess Cynthia. The text, a reworking of a poem by Ben Jonson, asks for the moon's light to bless the night and offers a plea for gentleness towards the fleeing hart. The composer's setting emphasizes the beauty and serenity of the night, creating an atmospheric and evocative musical picture. This piece is suitable for SATB choirs looking for a lyrical and engaging work from the tradition of English partsong composition.
