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Alexander Reuter
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General Information
Work Title
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Defend me, Lord, from shame
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Alternative. Title
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Psalm 31
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Composer
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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MWV B 32
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IFM 26
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Key
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C minor
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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1 (26 bars)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1839-02-27
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First Publication.
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1839 - London: Coventry & Hollier
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Librettist
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Psalm 31 (translation by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady)
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Language
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English
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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1 minute
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Romantic
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Piece Style
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Romantic
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Instrumentation
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mixed chorus (SATB)
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All Music Guide
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Composed together with Lord Hear the Voice of My Complaint, MWV B 31 for use in Anglican services at the request of the English publisher Coventry & Hollier.