Songs of innocence
Songs of Innocence is a two-movement cycle for children’s choir and piano, based on poems by William Blake. The work was commissioned by the British Kodály Academy in 2017 and completed in 2019.
Blake’s poems—Spring, Laughing Song and Cradle Song—are imbued with a sense of wonder, warmth and clarity. Rather than elaborating on the texts, the music seeks to reflect their inner light with simplicity and sensitivity. The textures are transparent, the gestures are playful or tender, and the vocal lines aim to support the natural musicality of children’s voices.
This work offers young singers a lyrical, expressive experience rooted in the English poetic tradition, while embracing the Kodály philosophy of musical education through artistry and joy.
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Movements:
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I. Spring, Laughing Song – 3 minutes 15 seconds
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II. Cradle Song – 3 minutes 45 seconds
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The sheet music is available for purchase in the webshop.
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