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"Song of Innocence"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Song of Innocence |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil (Lyrics: W. Blake) |
| Instrum. | Mezzo-Soprano Voice, Flute and String Quartet |
| Date | 14 April 2002 |
| Duration | 4'15 |
| Style | Song |
| Key | G - Eb |
| Meter | 3/8 |
| Measures | 238 |
| Tempo | 68 BPM |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Mezzo-Soprano Voice, Flute, Violin 1-2, Viola, Cello.
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
Song based on the poem Introduction from the book Songs of Innocence by William Blake. The solo voice (Mezzo-Soprano) is accompanied by a flute and a string quartet. The poem refers to a piper (represented by the flute) meeting a child.