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A man that's neither high nor low
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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A man that's neither high nor low by Elizabeth Turner — Lyrics
A man that's neither high nor low
in party or in stature,
a rake, a rattle and a beau
and not unused to flatter.
Let him not be a learned fool,
who nods o'er musty books,
who eats and drinks and lives by rule,
and weighs our words and looks.
Let him be easy, free and gay,
of dancing never tired,
have always something smart to say
yet silent when required.
Let him be rich, not covetous,
nor generous to excess,
willing that I should keep the purse,
and please myself in dress.
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About A man that's neither high nor low
Elizabeth Turner’s A man that's neither high nor low is a secular aria for solo soprano, setting witty English text that describes the ideal, yet perhaps contradictory, qualities of a suitor. The singer outlines her requirements for a partner: he should be charming and sociable, knowledgeable enough to converse but not a pedantic scholar, and possess wealth without being either miserly or profligate. He must be protective but not domineering, and ultimately, agreeable to her own desires, including her control of finances and her fashion choices. The composer crafts a musically engaging setting for this lively and opinionated social commentary.
