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"To Sleep"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title To Sleep
ComposerF.G.J. Absil (Lyrics: W. Wordsworth)
InstrumentationMezzo-soprano Voice plus Clarinet Quartet
Date17 February 2002
Duration4'30
StyleSong
KeyBb - Gm - Db
Meter4/4
Measures136
Tempo80 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.

A musical score excerpt