SATB, alto solo, and piano Text by Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) Language: English Level: Advanced intermediate Ranges: Soprano: C4-Ab5 (SII up to G5 only) Alto: G3-Eb5 Tenor: Db3-Ab4 (TII to G4 only) Bass: G#2-Eb4 (BII to D4 only) Duration: 4'30" Price: $6.00 for initial setup + $1.50 per copy (PDF)
Program Notes:
This choral setting of Elizabeth Bishop's poem "Insomnia" is a symbolist statement of unrequited
love. The poet uses mirrors in the imagery and the composer uses two key centers a tritone apart to
reflect uneasiness and solitude.
