Work Title
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Before the Paling of the Stars
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Alternative. Title
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A Christmas Hymn (originally 'A Hymn of the Nativity')
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Composer
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Dale, Benjamin
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op. 7
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IBD 1
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Key
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D-flat major
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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1
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1912-10 (Ealing, England)
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First Performance.
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1913-02-11
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First Publication.
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1912 – London: Novello & Co.
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Librettist
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Christina Rossetti (1830–1894)
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Language
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English
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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15 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Early 20th century
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Piece Style
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Early 20th century
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Instrumentation
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Voices: mixed chorus (SATB) Orchestra
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