Last Rose Of Summer, The
The Last Rose of Summer is a well-known traditional Irish tune whose exact origin and composer remain uncertain. Written in 3/4 time as a gentle waltz in D major, the melody possesses a melancholic, lyrical character that is traditionally performed with expressive rubato and ornament. The tune gained widespread international fame after being paired with Thomas Moore's 1813 poem and later featured prominently in Friedrich von Flotow's 1847 opera Martha.
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