| Product Number | 0138 |
|---|---|
| Composer/Arranger | Rorem, Ned |
| Text Author | O'Hara, Frank |
| Voicing & Instruments | Medium/High Voice, Piano |
| Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
| Text Language | English |
| Popular Vocal Searches | Anthology/Collections, Vocal Solos |
| Publisher | E. C. Schirmer Music Company |
The first of Rorem's Four Songs "For Poulenc" uses deliberate, mild dissonances to create a melancholy effect. As such, the singer is allowed to move the vocal line over a relatively sparse accompaniment.