Poet: Ronald Duncan (1914-1982)
Source: Three Songs from This Way to the Tomb
Date of Composition: 1944 – 1945 (Oct.)
Publication: Faber Music Limited © 1988
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: Description of Night.
Range: C4 – F5
Tessitura: F#4 – B4
Tempo: Andante con moto; 5/4
Duration: 01:11
Vocal Characteristics: Long phrases; quartal melody sequence;
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Some melodic doubling; rolled harp-like chords;
Additional Comments: Accompaniment states for harp or piano, but the gestures seem more appropriate for harp than piano.