Description
Ireland, John: Sea Fever. E minor
Ref
H218
Categories
Individual Songs
,
Vocal & Opera
By
John Ireland
Range: B – D
One of the classic songs of the 20
th
century vocal repertoire, John Ireland’s
Sea Fever
is a simple strophic setting of an evocative poem by John Masefield (1878-1967), playwright, novelist and poet laureate.
Ever popular at festivals and recitals,
Sea Fever
is equally suited to the male or female voice. Versions in E, F, G, and A minor are available, and an attractive arrangement for baritone solo, TTBaB and piano by Mansel Thomas has been published (Ref
W179
). An orchestral accompaniment arranged by Roderick Williams is available for rental (Ref.
HL437
).
