1954
Promiscuity
Composed by 
Samuel Barber
Samuel Barber Text by Anonymous
Hermit Songs, Op. 29 Song Collection
"Promiscuity" is the seventh song of Samuel Barber's song cycle Hermit Songs. The cycle was composed in 1953 and published in 1954. The premiere was sung by soprano Leontyne Price.
The poem is a translation of a text by an anonymous Irish monk who lived sometime between the 8th and 13th centuries. The English translation used by Barber is by Kenneth Jackson.
Text
Promiscuity
I do not know with whom Edan will sleep,
but I do know that fair Edan will not sleep alone.
Sheet Music
Samuel Barber: 65 Songs (G. Schirmer, medium-low voice)
Samuel Barber
Medium/Low