This humorous song is written for 4 male voices (3 baritones and 1 tenor) and piano on a poem by the Russian poet
of the first half of the 20th-century Daniil Kharms (1905-1942). Daniil’s real last name was Yuvachov; he adopted a
pseudonym which resembled an English word “harm.” While reading this poem, I found that it resembles Lewis
Carroll’s verses from “Through the Looking Glass.” Both Carroll and Kharms wrote their books for children with
profound meaning, admired equally by young and adult readers. Kharms’s writing was banned from being published
during his lifetime (except for his poems for children) and he was largely discovered after his death. Until today
Kharms’s absurd fantasy and illogical narration fascinates readers of all generations and cultures, opening the door
to his unique world of short stories with unforgettable characters and paradox events.
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This humorous song is written for 4 male voices (3 baritones and 1 tenor) and piano on a poem by the Russian poet
of the first half of the 20th-century Daniil Kharms (1905-1942). Daniil’s real ...
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