Poet: Po Chü-i (772-846)
Source: Songs from the Chinese
Date of Composition: 1957 (Autumn)
Publication: Songs from the Chinese, Boosey & Hawkes 1959
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Difficult
Subject: A story of the neglected lute. (Filled with deeper meaning.)
Range: E4 – G5
Tessitura: G#4 – D#5
Tempo: Slow and remote; 3/4
Duration: 02:08
Vocal Characteristics: Independent, sensitive melody; syllabic stream of thought line; pseudo recitative-like
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Additional Comments: Manuscript does not have the numerical marking of tempo or “Slow and remote;” manuscript also lacks voice indication “always p and parlando;”