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In Praise of Neptune
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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In Praise of Neptune by Edward German — Lyrics
Of Neptune’s empire let us sing,
At whose command the waves obey;
To whom the rivers tribute pay,
Down the high mountains sliding:
To whom the scaly nation yields
Homage for the crystal fields
Wherein they dwell:
And every seadog pays a gem
Yearly out of his wat’ry cell
To deck great Neptune’s diadem.
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About In Praise of Neptune
Sung at a convivial gathering, perhaps a summer concert or a celebratory dinner, this English part-song by Edward German is a spirited homage to the god of the sea. The SATB choir is called upon to extol Neptune’s dominion, from the obedient waves and paying rivers to the tribute from the ‘scaly nation’ and the ‘sea-dog’. The text vividly conjures images of Tritons dancing and sea-nymphs chanting, culminating in the alluring, yet deadly, song of the sirens. German’s setting would undoubtedly reflect the text’s exuberant and grand imagery, making it a vibrant addition to a secular choral programme.
