Poet: Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891)
Source: Les Illuminations
Date of Composition: 1939 (Jul. 6)
Publication: Boosey & Hawkes, 1944
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: A peasant couple plays royalty for a day.
Range: D#4 – F#5
Tessitura: B4 – E5
Tempo: Allegro maestoso; 2/2
Duration: 01:38
Vocal Characteristics: Catchy melody; descending, short phrases; unexpected rhythmic motives
Piano Difficulty Level: Difficult
Accompaniment Characteristics: Majestic, sharp, dotted rythms with repetitive octave triplets at times; chordal moments;