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Three Poems by Amy Lowell (2018)

6/17/2020

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PictureAmy Lowell.
Amy Lowell (1874-1925) was born into a prosperous Massachusetts family. A poet, critic and biographer, she was a leading exponent of the imagist movement, and was for a time closely allied with Ezra Pound. Her obituary stated, "She was upon the surface of things a Lowell, a New Englander and a spinster. But inside, everything was molten like the core of the earth.” In 1926, she was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize.
 
Some of Lowell’s poetry was written for or about the actress Ada Dwyer Russell, with whom Lowell shared a “Boston marriage” (a 19th-century euphemism for a lesbian relationship) for more than a decade.

I have chosen three of Lowell’s love poems – Absence, Vintage and The Giver of Stars – for this set of choral songs. All three are concise and emotionally intense; vivid yet elegant in their imagery.

And I am pleased to present this “virtual video,” created (in this time of Covid-19 lockdown) by members of Seattle’s Byrd Ensemble.


© Colin Eatock 2020

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Amy Lowell's life and poetry resonate deeply, capturing both the essence of her New England roots and the intensity of her personal experiences, including her significant relationship with Ada Dwyer Russell. Her mastery of imagist poetry, exemplified in works like "Absence," "Vintage," and "The Giver of Stars," showcases her ability to blend vivid imagery with profound emotion. The Byrd Ensemble's virtual presentation of these poignant choral songs during the Covid-19 lockdown highlights the enduring relevance of Lowell's lyrical legacy.



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