cry unto the night
Waddy Thompson
About this work: This composition calls for a dramatic soprano or mezzo with some great top notes. The text is drawn from James Joyce's "Chamber Music" poems. The poems are used with the permission of the Society of Authors for the Estate of James Joyce.
You can listen to a recording of this song at my web site waddythompsonmusic.com.
Year composed: 1977
Duration: 00:09:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 2-5 Players
Instrumentation: 2 Bassoon, 1 Soprano
Instrumentation notes: The range is actually between soprano and mezzo. A dramatic soprano might find is exactly right for her fach.