Poet: Alfred Lord Tennyson (1802-1892)
Source: 12 Songs for the Mezzo-Soprano and Contralto Voice
Date of Composition: c. 1922 (Nov.)
Publication: Home Songs 21 Kirkley Cliff Rd. Lowestoft; not available for performance
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Easy
Subject: Receiving comfort upon death
Range: Ab3 – F5
Tessitura: F4 – Ab4
Tempo: Moderato; 4/4
Duration: 01:45
Vocal Characteristics: Easy rhythms; mostly step-wise, with a few unexpected leaps; short phrases; a few chromatic alterations
Piano Difficulty Level: Easy
Accompaniment Characteristics: Doubles vocal line melody; chordal; little sub-division; simple rhythms
Additional Comments: Although vocally, and musically easy, the text may suggest a more mature singer