5 Ghazals of Hafiz (Bantock, Granville)

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Language English / German
Translator Friedrich Hermann Schneider (1860-1930), German text
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1905. Plate V.A. 2043.
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Work Title Five Ghazals of Hafiz
Alternative. Title
Composer Bantock, Granville
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGB 11
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's Prelude and 5 Songs
Prelude. Hafiz Improvises.
I. Alá yá! send the cup round!
II. Oh, glory of full-mooned fairness!
III. Sáki! dye the cup's rim deeper!
IV. Sufî, hither gaze!
V. The new Moon's silver sickle
First Publication. 1905
Librettist Edwin Arnold (1832-1904), after the Persian of Ḥāfiẓ
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Baritone Voice, Triangle, Tambourine, Harp (Prelude)
Baritone Voice, Piano (Songs)