Written ca. 1612, Silver Swan was written by Orlando Gibbons in his First Set of Madrigals and Motets for five voices: cantus, quintus, alto, tenor, and bass. Gibbons’ writing was heavily influenced by his teacher, William Byrd, and this piece expresses the beautiful, flowing characteristic of swans.
Written ca. 1612, Silver Swan was written by Orlando Gibbons in his First Set of Madrigals and Motets for five voices: cantus, quintus, alto, tenor, and bass. Gibbons’ writing was heavily influenced by his teacher, William Byrd, and this piece expresses the beautiful, flowing characteristic of swans.
