This piece has been in the standard solo repertoire since the 1930s when it was composed. Tim Seelig's arrangement allows each section of the chorus to share in the beauty of the melody, while still contributing to the choralsections of the piece. “When I Have Sung My Songs to You” is an incredibly beautiful love song, which may be interpreted as being sung to an individual or to a group of people – the audience. This makes for amoving finale or encore for any concert.