Poet: William Blake (1757-1827)
Source: Songs and Proverbs of William Blake
Date of Composition: 1965 (Apr. 6)
Publication: Faber, 1965
Voice Difficulty Level: Difficult
Subject: The hypocritical English religious scene.
Range: D#4 – B4
Tessitura: D#4 - B4
Tempo: As at the start
Duration: 00:24
Vocal Characteristics: Requires pitch and rhythmic independence
Piano Difficulty Level: Difficult
Accompaniment Characteristics: Flourishes followed by octave quarter notes in both hands