Poet: Charles Dibdin
Source: The Oddities
Date of Composition: 1959 (pre-Jun. 22)
Publication: Tom Bowling and Other Song Arrangements, Benjamin Britten: Complete Folk Song Arrangements, Boosey & Hawkes 2001
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: Farewell to a good man.
Range: Eb4 – G5
Tessitura: G4 – C5
Tempo: Slow march; 2/4
Duration: 02:30
Vocal Characteristics: Tender, caressing melody with room for rubato; moving and sustained G5
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Melody in thirds in right hand with left had accompaniment; otherwise, chordal accompaniment that at times follows the vocal line
Additional Comments: Britten Thematic Catalog http://www.brittenproject.org/works/BTC1092