Six Madrigals To Four Voices (1891)

By George Kirbye

Book Overview

""Six Madrigals To Four Voices"" is a collection of six musical pieces composed by George Kirbye and published in 1891. The madrigals are written for four voices and are intended to be performed a cappella, without instrumental accompaniment. The pieces are written in the Renaissance style and feature intricate harmonies and counterpoint. The lyrics of the madrigals are in English and are inspired by love, nature, and pastoral themes. The collection includes the pieces ""Farewell, Sweet Love"", ""O, What Shall I Do?"", ""Weep, O Mine Eyes"", ""Amaryllis, I Did Woo"", ""The Fauns and Satyrs Tripping"", and ""O, Yes, Has Any Found A Lad?"". ""Six Madrigals To Four Voices"" is a valuable addition to the repertoire of any vocal ensemble or choir interested in performing Renaissance music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165653087
• ISBN13: 9781165653089
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"