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I praise the tender flower
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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I praise the tender flower by Charles Villiers Stanford — Lyrics
I praise the tender flower,
That on a mournful day
Bloomed in my garden bower
And made the winter gay.
Its loveliness contented
My heart tormented.
I praise the gentle maid
Whose happy voice and smile
To confidence betrayed
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About I praise the tender flower
Charles Villiers Stanford’s I praise the tender flower is a delicate art song for solo soprano, setting an English text that speaks of finding solace and beauty in unexpected places. The poem compares the uplifting effect of a blooming flower in a cold season to the joy brought by a young woman’s presence. The singer’s heart, initially tormented and doleful, finds renewed hope and spirit through these natural and human beauties. Stanford’s music would no doubt capture the intimate and heartfelt sentiments of the text, making it suitable for a recital or a more personal occasion. The composer masterfully weaves together the imagery of the rose and the maiden, binding them in song for all to appreciate.
