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Harry Farjeon (1878 - 1948), Ein Schwanengesang (A Swan Song)

Performed by Daniel Kasparian

Harry Farjeon is one of a number of prolific composers whose music was popular during the early decades of the twentieth century, but whose names are now virtually forgotten. Little of their music is still in print, and it is rarely, if ever, performed or recorded.

Many of Farjeon's piano pieces were very popular; copies of the most successful, such as "Night Music" and "Pictures from Greece" can still be found in second-hand shops today. Harry Farjeon was a well-respected composer in his day. Some of his orchestral music was considered significant enough to be premiered at Henry Wood's Promenade Concerts between 1903 and 1942, but today he is more likely to be remembered as the teacher of George Lloyd, or the brother of Eleanor Farjeon.

This is a composer I'd love to upload more of. He has such a vast output with lots to offer but sadly due to the absolute lack of any recordings this is all I can really provide. One of his more simple -- yet utterly charming -- works. A swansong in nature is the final performance or activity of a person's career. Through keeping that in mind, this piece speaks volumes more to the listener.