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"To Sleep"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | To Sleep |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil (Lyrics: W. Wordsworth) |
| Instrum. | Mezzo-soprano Voice plus Clarinet Quartet |
| Date | 17 February 2002 |
| Duration | 4'30 |
| Style | Song |
| Key | Bb - Gm - Db |
| Meter | 4/4 |
| Measures | 136 |
| Tempo | 80 BPM |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Mezzo-Soprano Voice;
- Bb Clarinet 1-2-3, Bass Clarinet.
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
Song based on the poem To Sleep by William Wordsworth. The solo voice (Mezzo-Soprano) is accompanied by a clarinet quartet, depicting the strong imagery and emotions expressed in the lyrics.