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The Mountain Goat : Capricorn Song, for 2 flutes and piano
by Margaret Brandman (2015, this version: 2019)
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The Mountain Goat : Capricorn Song, arranged for 2 flutes and piano / Margaret Brandman.
Library shelf no. 785.2613/BRA 6 [Available for loan]
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Score
The Mountain Goat : Capricorn Song, vocal duet, mezzo-soprano and baritone voice with piano / composer: Margaret Brandman ; lyricist: Benita Rainer.
Version: This product features the Duos: Mezzo-soprano, baritone with piano version of this work
Library shelf no. 783.12542/BRA 2 [Available for loan]
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Work Overview
The Mountain Goat (Capricorn
song) is
a contemporary art song set for
mezzo-soprano voice or baritone voice. It is the
tenth song in Margaret
Brandman's Cosmic Wheel of the
Zodiac song cycle. The lyrics are by
astrologer and poet Benita Rainer who has artfully distilled the
individual characteristics of this star sign in her text:
"The last of the earth signs, Capricorn
encapsulates Sagittarius' urge to win, Virgo's understanding of
organisation, and Taurus' need to consolidate and prosper. The
goat will build to endure and that includes
love."
This song is in
Bb in binary form
with two distinct contrasting sections. The eight-bar piano
introduction to the song begins with a brisk rhythmic figure in
4/8 time setting an active mood to accompany the opening
lyrics: "I am a goat, swift and oh so
fleet,I roam the mountainside; With ever climbing nimble
feet." Occasionally the melodic contour
makes use of the wide (mountainous) intervals climbing over an
octave at times.
The second section begins calmly with the
melody in the lower range suiting the lyrics: "Although you may
see me tamed, And grazing paddocks
mildly.."
However as the section continues the sense of excitement grows as
the pitches gradually rise along with the volume and the speed
increases to support the final lyrics: "I'll climb and never
yield, For freedom finds me
quickly."
Also arranged for 2 flutes and piano.
Work Details
Year: 2015, this version: 2019
Instrumentation: 2 flutes, piano.
Duration: 3 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Song Cycles
Performances of this work
19 Aug 18: Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre, Ultimo. Featuring Désirée Regina, John Antoniou, Margaret Brandman.
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