Tryst: Hawkes Pocket Score 1466

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The composition, created in 1989, intertwines music with a love poem by William Soutar, written in broad Scottish dialect. The composer, MacMillan, uses a simple yet persistent melody that recurs throughout his works, including St Anne's Mass and Miserere. This melody not only forms the emotional core of the piece but also evokes themes of devotion, intimacy, and hope, tempered by an underlying sadness. Its rich melodic characteristics resonate deeply with the poem's words, creating a profound connection between the music and the emotions it conveys.