George Butterworth (1885–1916)
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George Butterworth (1885–1916)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Gifted miniaturist.
- Songs have a natural lyricism that shows the influence of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
A Shropshire Lad (Selections)
Loveliest of Trees
When I was one-and-twenty
The lads in their hundreds
Is my team ploughing?
On the Idle Hill of Summer
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This selection is called: “Loveliest of Trees”
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This selection is called: “When I was one-and-twenty”
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This selection is called: “The lads in their hundreds”
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This selection is called: “Is my team ploughing?”
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This selection is called: “On the Idle Hill of Summer”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]
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