The Holy City, Op.36 (Gaul, Alfred Robert)

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2604.
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13 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 • Cornet 1/2 • Trombone 1/2, 3 • Timpani • Organ • Harp 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, n.d.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A2604.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d.(ca.1882).
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Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, n.d.(ca.1892). Plate 10696.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Organ (Müller)
Arranger Ignace Müller (fl.1900)
Publisher. Info. New York: J. Fischer & Brother, 1900. Plate J.F. & B. 1626-5.
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Work Title The Holy City
Alternative. Title An Oratorio for Full Chorus of Mixed Voices, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Soli
Composer Gaul, Alfred Robert
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.36
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IAG 2
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 16 numbers in 2 parts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1882
First Performance. 1882-08-30 — Birmingham, Birmingham Musical Festival
First Publication. 1882 – London: Novello, Ewer & Co.
Librettist traditional
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Voices, chorus and orchestra [more...]
Voices
Soprano, alto, tenor, bass
Mixed chorus (SATB)
Orchestra
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, percussion, 2 harps, organ, strings

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Composed for the Birmingham Musical Festival, 1882. Text based on two hymns, a verse from Milton, three verses from the Te Deum, and scripture.