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The White Rose
Secular text
in English by
John Boyle
O’Reilly
Duration: 4
minutes
Difficulty rating (1-5): 2.5 This text is a real 19th century romantic thing, so I’ve set it in a wonderfully lush manner. This piece was dedicated to and premiered by Sigrid Johnson at St. Olaf College. The piece will also be part of the repertoire for the Colorado All-State Women's Choir in 2006-2007, directed by Lynne Gackle From Walton Music's Website: Beautifully written for high school women's voices, Paul Carey's romantic, lyrical setting of John Boyle O'Reilly's restrained yet passionate poem would be ideal for any concert or festival. Sustained vocal passages are mirrored by expressive legato lines in the violin part, all supported by a tasteful piano accompaniment. Simply elegant! What others say: "I conduct the Bel Canto Children's Chorus in SE PA. We have sung a number of your pieces over the years, but recently I picked up "The White Rose" to check out. I have to tell you that I think it is simply a stunning piece. The text is exquisite, and the setting just gorgeous. I plan to have my senior high girls chamber chorus perform it in the spring. Thank you for writing this absolutely beautiful piece!" Joy Hirokawa, Founder and Artistic Director, Bel Canto Children's Chorus www.belcantochildren.com TEXT
The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.
But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush up-on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips.
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