Poet: Henry Longfellow
Source: 12 Songs for Mezzo Soprano and Contralto Voice
Date of Composition: c. 1922
Publication: Faber Music Limited; © 1985 (post.) *[Home Songs 21 Kirkley Cliff Rd. Lowestoft]
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately easy
Subject: Warning to young men about women
Range: Eb3– Eb4
Tessitura: F3 – C4
Tempo: Fairly quick; 2/2
Duration: 01:10
Vocal Characteristics: Mostly stepwise motion; unexpected, chromatic tonal shift at mm. 9-10
Piano Difficulty Level: Easy
Accompaniment Characteristics: Treble clef in thirds with vocal line; simple bass clef octaves; some syncopation
Additional Comments: *Meter in original is 4/4; Britten Thematic Catalog http://www.brittenproject.org/works/BTC47