Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op.24 (Holst, Gustav)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 9 songs
Composition Year 1907–08
Genre Categories Songs; Sacred hymns; Hymns; Religious works; For voice, piano; For voices with keyboard; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the piano; English language

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 Complete Score
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1920. Plate J.W.C. 3850.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi
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General Information

Work Title Hymns from the Rig Veda
Alternative. Title Vedic Hymns
Composer Holst, Gustav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.24 ; H.90
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGH 17
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 9 songs:
  1. Ushas [Dawn.] Adagio (B♭ major
  2. Varuna I [Sky.] Lento (C major)
  3. Maruts [Stormclouds.] Allegro con brio (A minor)
  4. Indra (God of Storm and Battle). Moderato maestoso (C major)
  5. Varuna II [The Waters.] Adagio (C major)
  6. Song of the Frogs. Allegro vivace (E minor)
  7. Vac [Speech.] Moderato maestoso (E♭ major
  8. Creation. Molto adagio (C major)
  9. Faith. Largo (F major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1907–08
First Publication. 1920 - London: Chester
Librettist composer, translating from the original Sanskrit
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
External Links The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
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