Poet: Wystan Hugh Auden (1907-1973)
Source: Fish in the Unruffled Lakes
Date of Composition: 1941
Publication: Fish in the Unruffled Lakes, Boosey & Hawkes, 1997
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Difficult
Subject: A sensual invitation.
Range: D4 – A5
Tessitura: G4 – E5
Tempo: Andante mosso; 2/2
Duration: 01:20
Vocal Characteristics: Three measure phrases; multiple sustained tones above the staff; vocal line seems independent of the piano
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Distinct repeated rhythmic figure that echoes from left hand to right hand; tremolo section