description Thine Alone – Victor Herbert Overview
"Thine Alone" is a romantic waltz song from Victor Herbert's 1917 operetta Eileen, with lyrics by Henry Blossom. The operetta is set in Ireland during the political unrest surrounding the rebellion of 1798, and the song is written as a lyrical vocal number with a flowing triple-meter accompaniment. It is performed by singers interested in operetta, light classical repertoire, and early twentieth-century American musical theater.
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Who wrote Thine Alone?
Victor Herbert composed the music and Henry Blossom wrote the lyrics. The song comes from Herbert's 1917 operetta Eileen.
What is the musical style of Thine Alone?
It is a romantic vocal waltz with a flowing triple-meter feel. The melody is lyrical rather than built as a fast instrumental dance.
What is Eileen about?
Eileen is a comic operetta set in Ireland during the political unrest surrounding the 1798 rebellion. Thine Alone appears as one of its romantic numbers.
When was Thine Alone written?
Thine Alone belongs to the 1917 operetta Eileen. The work was written by the American composer Victor Herbert with a libretto and lyrics by Henry Blossom.
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