Description
One of five instrumental pieces based on original vocal settings by D W Solomons of 5 poems.
“Across a crowded room” is inspired by the poem “The Worst of Loves” by Douglas Dunn
The poems are:
1. Venus by Gavin Ewart
2. The Worst of Loves (Across a Crowded Room) by Douglas Dunn –
3. Being but Men by Dylan Thomas
4. Chantefable d’Aucassin et Nicolette (anon) –
Video on YouTube of the clarinet and guitar version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06I-AKCyimM
5. Henry King (The chief defect of Henry King was chewing little bits of string) by Hilaire Belloc
The complete set (The Poem is the Song) can also be found on musicaneo at:
The Poem is the Song