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Olinda

for SATB choir a cappella, Anthony Ritchie Opus 145

Olinda is based around an original song by Henry Purcell, with modern harmonies and counterpoints added. Flowing and lyrical in tone, it was written for Voices NZ, and widely performed by them.

The theme of the song is lost youth and the relentless march of time, a common theme in poetry from the 1500-1600s.

• YEAR: 2009
• DURATION: 3 minutes
• INSTRUMENTATION: SSAATTBB
• LEVEL: 3 | Professional and semi-professional musicians

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The theme of the song is lost youth and the relentless march of time, a common theme in poetry from the 1500-1600s.

Programme Note

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.

Duration: 3 minutes approx.

Dedicated to the National Youth Choir of New Zealand

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