In his use of authentic Englsh folksongs Gnostic texts and Vedic hymns one can discern Holst’s search for a compositional Voice beyond the constraints of the European canon in the early 1900’s. In 1916 hepublished Six Choral Folk Songs of which Cornish folk tune I Love My Love is the fifth number.The song is a tale of a girl ‘in Bedlam’ who awaits her love’s return from the sea. It moves into Dorian mode and outagain with a particularly effective sighing motif in the middle section. Gustav Holst has earned a place among the most revered of late 19th and early 20th century composers and is best known for his enduring Orchestral suite ThePlanets.

Following the solid success of Dickau's SATB setting of the beautiful love poem by e.e. cummings here is his musical arrangement for men's voices. It is an impressive yet romantically intimate piece suited for festival highschool college and beyond. Also available for SATB and SSAA. Duration: ca. 4:00.