Description
"The Harebell" is by the 19th-century English composer William Smallwood. A piece of programmatic salon music named after the delicate wildflower, it features the gently singing melodies typical of the parlor pieces enjoyed in Victorian-era homes. Over its roughly one-minute span, it calls for light, clearly articulated ornamental figuration.
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Sheet Music
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About the Composer
William Smallwood (1831-1897)
William Smallwood (1831-1897) was a composer active in the 19th century, though little beyond his dates is widely documented. He appears to have written within the salon music tradition of his time. This site includes his piece 'The Harebell.'
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