| Work Title
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Hymns from the Rig Veda
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| Alternative. Title
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Vedic Hymns
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| Composer
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Holst, Gustav
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| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op.24 ; H.90
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| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No.
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IGH 17
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| Key
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see below
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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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9 songs:
- Ushas [Dawn.] Adagio (B♭ major
- Varuna I [Sky.] Lento (C major)
- Maruts [Stormclouds.] Allegro con brio (A minor)
- Indra (God of Storm and Battle). Moderato maestoso (C major)
- Varuna II [The Waters.] Adagio (C major)
- Song of the Frogs. Allegro vivace (E minor)
- Vac [Speech.] Moderato maestoso (E♭ major
- Creation. Molto adagio (C major)
- Faith. Largo (F major)
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1907–08
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| First Publication.
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1920 - London: Chester
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| Librettist
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composer, translating from the original Sanskrit
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| Language
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English
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| Average DurationAvg. Duration
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25 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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Romantic
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| Instrumentation
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voice, piano
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| External Links
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The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
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