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In thorny woods in Buckinghamshire
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Folk songs
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In thorny woods in Buckinghamshire by John Spencer Curwen — Lyrics
In Thorny Woods in Buckinghamshire,
Rightfollol delide O,
O there’s a place to hunt the deer,
Folderol lolderido;
Through open path and grassy glade,
Through sunny ranges and deepening shade,
The hunters ride in scarlet arrayed,
Folderol folderol lido.
’Tis sweet to hear the sound of the horn,
Rightfollol delide O,
Awake the echoes of the horn,
Folderol lolderido;
’Tis fine to view the huntsmen gay
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About In thorny woods in Buckinghamshire
This cheerful SATB part-song by John Spencer Curwen evokes the excitement of a traditional English hunt. The music opens with a lively, engaging texture, immediately setting a pastoral mood. The English text paints a vivid picture of a day in Buckinghamshire, with its thorny woods and open glades, capturing the thrill of the chase and the sound of the hunting horn. The recurring refrain, with its 'fol-de-rol' syllables, adds a distinctive folk-like quality, reinforcing the song's character as a celebration of the countryside and its age-old traditions. The vocal parts interact with a sense of spirited camaraderie, making it an ideal choice for a choir looking for a spirited and evocative secular piece.
