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"Song of Innocence"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title Song of Innocence
ComposerF.G.J. Absil (Lyrics: W. Blake)
Instrum.Mezzo-Soprano Voice, Flute and String Quartet
Date14 April 2002
Duration4'15
StyleSong
KeyG - Eb
Meter3/8
Measures238
Tempo68 BPM

FULL INSTRUMENTATION

A musical score excerpt
  • 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.