Poet: Matthew Arnold (1822-1888)
Source: single manuscript
Date of Composition: 1926 (Sep.)
Publication: manuscript; not available for performance
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: Wandering down the brook with your love
Range: E4 – G5
Tessitura: G4 – E5
Tempo: Allegro con moto; 4/4
Duration: 02:00
Vocal Characteristics: Long sustained melody; mostly descending lines; well-crafted vocal line; chromatic, step-wise motion
Piano Difficulty Level: n/a
Accompaniment Characteristics: (Solo violin; no piano) Moving triplet figures; heavy chromaticism
Additional Characteristics: Britten Thematic Catalog http://www.brittenproject.org/works/BTC451