Elegy

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When weary wretches sink to sleep

composer

Cecil Coles (1888-1918)

author of text

Thomas Moore (1779-1852)

Elegiac Stanzas, Sic juvat perire

Introduction
English

Cecil Coles (1888-1918) was a Scot who studied at the Royal College of Music and at the Stuttgart Conservatory. He worked at the Stuttgart Opera until 1913. At the outbreak of war Coles joined the Queen’s Victoria Rifles. While at the Front he continued to compose, sending the manuscripts home for safekeeping. On 26 April 1918 while recovering casualties, Coles was killed by a German sniper.

Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was born in Dublin where he attended Trinity College. He moved to London to study law, and lived there until forced to leave following a debt ruling against him. Moore is primarily remembered for his Irish Melodies, setting his own poetry to traditional Irish tunes.

Recordings

No Exceptions No Exemptions

Robin Tritschler (tenor), Malcolm Martineau (piano)

Studio Master: SIGCD401Download onlyStudio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

This recital draws its inspiration from those lives upturned by the Great War, whether soldier or civilian. Alongside established works, the programme introduces little known songs which portray the humanity of those caught up in the torrent of wa ...» More