by W. H. (Wystan Hugh) Auden (1907 - 1973)
In Memoriam L. K. A. 1950‑1952
Language: English
At peace under this mandarin, sleep, Lucina, Blue-eyed Queen of white cats: for you the Ischian wave shall weep, When we who now miss you are American dust, and steep Epomeo in peace and war augustly a grave-watch keep.
Text Authorship:
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Hans Werner Henze (1926 - 2012), "In Memoriam L. K. A. 1950-1952", 1983 [ tenor and piano ], from Three Auden Songs, no. 1 [sung text checked 1 time]
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This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
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Word count: 39