Poet: William Soutar (1898-1943)
Source: Who Are These Children?
Date of Composition: 1969 (Spring-Summer)
Publication: Faber Music, 1972
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: The old oak has fallen. (Scottish dialect)
Range: Eb4 – Gb5
Tessitura: Eb4 – D5
Tempo: Slow and sad; 3/2
Duration: 01:22
Vocal Characteristics: Phrases start higher in the range and descend; little rhythmic support from the piano
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Chords; a few grace note flourishes;
Additional Comments: Britten Thematic Catalog http://www.brittenproject.org/works/BTC1144