Olinda: for SATB choir a cappella, Opus 145

Anthony Ritchie; Henry Purcell

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Olinda: for SATB choir a cappella, Opus 145

Anthony Ritchie and Henry Purcell

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/47556

Abstract

New Zealand music

Composition

Anthony Ritchie

SATB

Choir

'Olinda' is based on the song 'Olinda' in the 'Shades Unseen' by Henry Purcell. It was written for the National Youth Choir of New Zealand, to commemorate their 30th anniversary in 2009, and also to fit into a programme featuring the music of Purcell. The setting is based on material from the song and follows the structure of the original song quite closely. However, there are changes in modality, harmony and rhythm that lend it a modern sound. The theme of the song is lost youth and the relentless march of time, a common theme in poetry from the 1500-1600s. Dedicated to the National Youth Choir of New Zealand.

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Record Identifier: 9926763043901891
Title: Olinda
Subtitle: for SATB choir a cappella, Opus 145
Creators: Anthony Ritchie
Henry Purcell
Academic Unit: Music
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Resource Type ; Subtype: Musical composition