The Rose - Concert Choir - Motus Perpetuus IV

The Rose by Jeffrey Cobb, text by Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti published this deceitfully simple text in a collection she called nursery rhymes. Upon further examination one finds that these texts are much more geared for adults than for children. Here, the metaphor of the rose, representing love, is compared to a lily. Though the rose has thorns, it is still the most beautiful and the queen of all. Mr. Cobb creates a simple melody in the style of a folksong to accent the surface simplicity of the text and to continue the character of the nursery rhyme. He uses a lyrical countermelody in the accompaniment helping the listener to realize that this is more than a childrens song.
The lily has a smooth stalk, Will never hurt your hand; But the rose upon her brier Is the lady of the land. Theres sweetness in an apple tree, And profit in the corn; But lady of all beauty Is a rose upon a thorn. When with moss and honey, She tips her bending brier; And half unfolds her glowing hear She sets the world on fire.

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