Poet: Ronald Duncan (1914-1982)
Source: Three Songs from This Way to the Tomb
Date of Composition: 1944 – 1945 (Oct.)
Publication: Faber Music Limited © 1988
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Easy
Subject: A picture of evening.
Range: F#4 – Eb5
Tessitura: F#4 – Bb4
Tempo: Con moto; 2/2
Duration: 01:13
Vocal Characteristics: Repetitive intervals; legato quarter note based phrases
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Quickly moving arpeggiated descending flourishes
Additional Comments: Accompaniment states for harp or piano, but the gestures seem more appropriate for harp than piano.