1982
Bitter for Sweet
Composed by 
Simon Sargon
Simon Sargon Text by 
Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti Song Collection
Bitter For Sweet is a song cycle by Simon Sargon setting the poetry of Christina Rossetti. The cycle is for low voice and piano.
The audio selections provided feature Eric Halfvarson, bass, and Simon Sargon, piano. Used with the permission of the composer.
Song List
1. Sound Sleep | Text: Christina Rossetti
2. Wrestling | Text: Christina Rossetti
3. Bitter For Sweet | Text: Christina Rossetti
4. Song | Text: Christina Rossetti
5. Holy Innocents | Text: Christina Rossetti
6. By the Waters of Babylon | Text: Christina Rossetti
Sheet music for Mr. Sargon’s songs is available directly through the composer by contacting the following address: info@simonsargon.com.
Related Information
Audio
“Bitter For Sweet” (from “Bitter For Sweet”)
Eric Halfvarson (bass) & Simon Sargon (piano)1:48
“By the Waters of Babylon” (from “Bitter For Sweet”)
Eric Halfvarson (bass) & Simon Sargon (piano)3:36
“Holy Innocents” (from “Bitter For Sweet”)
Eric Halfvarson (bass) & Simon Sargon (piano)2:23
“Song” (from “Bitter For Sweet”)
Eric Halfvarson (bass) & Simon Sargon (piano)2:45
“Sound Sleep” (from “Bitter For Sweet”)
Eric Halfvarson (bass) & Simon Sargon (piano)3:00
“Wrestling” (from “Bitter For Sweet”)
Eric Halfvarson (bass) & Simon Sargon (piano)1:07