October 23 - Ned Rorem (The Musical Birthday Series)

Ned Rorem (b. 23 October 1923) is a composer and writer whose songs are still an active part of the academic voice recital repertoire.

Variations

1.

Consider the case of New Rorem,

Whose memoirs provided a forum

Where news could be read

Of his art and his bed,

Which some thought a lack of decorum.

2.

The response was assured to be fiery

When Rorem produced a new diary.

He used all of his charm

To meet and disarm

Any hints of a libel inquiry.

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