Poet: Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891)
Source: Les Illuminations
Date of Composition: 1939 (Mar. – Oct. 25)
Publication: Boosey & Hawkes, 1944
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: I decorated, and I dance.
Range: Bb4 – Bb5
Tessitura: B4 – C#5
Tempo: Lento ed estatico; 3/2
Duration: 00:42
Vocal Characteristics: Independent vocal line with sparse accompaniment; falsetto(male) appropriate for final phrase; pp Bb5
Piano Difficulty Level: Easy
Accompaniment Characteristics: Open chords
Additional Comments: As this piece would likely never be performed outside of the context of this cycle the voice and piano level of this piece does not reflect what the cycle would require.