Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C major (Wheeler, Lizzie)

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General Information

Work Title Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C major
Alternative. Title
Composer Wheeler, Lizzie
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ILW 1
Key C major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1872 or before
First Performance. 1872
First Publication. 1873 ca.
Librettist Book of Common Prayer
Language English
Dedication Dr. J.C. Marks, organist of St Finbarre's Cathedral, Cork
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation mixed chorus (SATB), organ
Extra Information Reviewed positively in the Daily Express and Musical Times. Possibly the earliest Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis for the Anglican tradition by a female composer.