Lighting the Shealing (Bliss, Philip Paul)

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Publisher. Info. Cincinnati: John Church Co., 1872. Plate 1818.
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Editor Robert A. Hudson (b. 1948)
Publisher. Info. Robert A. Hudson, 2024.
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Work Title Lighting the Shealing
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Composer Bliss, Philip Paul
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IPB 20
Key C major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
First Publication. 1872
Librettist Paulina Dupre
Language English (Scots)
Dedication Miss Fannie B. Raymond
Average DurationAvg. Duration 3-4 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation solo voice, mixed chorus (SATB), piano
Extra Information Shealing refers to a temporary dwelling or shelter used by shepherds or farmers during the summer months while they tend to their flocks or crops in the hills.