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Hypochondrical
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Hypochondrical by Edward Albert Hanchet — Lyrics
I bear about by day and night
The most acute of maladies;
To picture it in black and white
The object of this ballad is.
Permit me, gentle hearer, please,
To breathe in your auricular;
I suffer from the fell disease
Called nothing in particular.
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About Hypochondrical
This amusing secular partsong for SATB voices, sung in English, captures the whimsical angst of a hypochondriac. Edward Albert Hanchet’s setting reflects the text’s self-deprecating humour, painting a vivid picture of imagined ailments and their supposedly incurable nature. The piece is ideal for a concert programme looking for light relief and clever word-painting, showcasing the choir’s ability to deliver both musicality and comedic timing. Its conversational tone and relatable, if exaggerated, subject matter make it an engaging choice for both performers and audience, offering a moment of shared amusement through its witty exploration of trivial anxieties.
