Hymn to Dionysus, Op.31 No.2 (Holst, Gustav)

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Misc. Notes based on vocal score and orchestral score published by Stainer and Bell
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Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, 1914. Plate St. & B. Ltd. 1633.
Reprinted Huntsville, Tex.: Recital Publications, No.685, n.d.[1997].
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Work Title Hymn to Dionysus
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Composer Holst, Gustav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.31 No.2
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGH 60
Text Incipit O blessèd he in all wise
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1913
First Publication. 1914
Librettist Gilbert Murray (1866–1957), after Euripedes
Language English
Dedication to H. B. G.
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation female chorus (SSA), orchestra
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3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets (3rd also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, triangle, clash cymbal, suspended cymbal, tambourine, bass drum, gong, celesta (ad lib.), harp, strings