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Voices

Work by Hans Werner Henze for mezzo-soprano, tenor, and instrumental ensemble. Composed in 1973, the work was first performed in London on 4 January 1974. It includes 22 settings based on texts by Ho Chi Minh (Prison Song), E Fried, Brecht, M Enzensberger, and others.

voices

In music, the parts in a polyphonic composition, even those for instruments. See voice.
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In such a manner, as the prayer proceeded, did those voices strengthen upon the ear; till at length the petition ended, and the conversation of an aged man, and of a woman broken and decayed like himself, became distinctly audible to the lady as she knelt.
From Twice Told Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
The morning wind gently rocked them to and fro, and the sun shone warmly down upon the dewy grass, where butterflies spread their gay wings, and bees with their deep voices sung among the flowers; while the little birds hopped merrily about to peep at them.
Flower Fables by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
And a great many voices all said together ('like the chorus of a song,' thought Alice), 'Don't keep him waiting, child
Through the Looking Glass by Carroll, Lewis View in context
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