An Irish Farewell

The lovely old tune on which this composition is based is know by a variety of names: “Farewell! But Whenever You Welcome the Hour,” “To Rodney We Will Go,” and “Moll Roone.”

The “Andante e rubato” used from the outset of the piece, gives conductors as much freedom as they might desire. Wonderful lyrical writing and a beautiful tribute to that special someone.