Work Title
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The Hymns and Psalms used at the Asylum
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Alternative. Title
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The Hymns and Psalms used at the Asylum or House of Refuge for Female Orphans
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Composer
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Gawler, William
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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None [force assignment]
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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36 psalm tunes, 6 chants, 16 hymns (11 anthem-like set pieces, 5 strophic hymns), 1 "sentence" (anthem)
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First Publication.
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1785 ca.
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Librettist
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includes
- Joseph Addison (1672–1719)
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Language
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English
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Classical
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Piece Style
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Classical
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Instrumentation
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1-2 voices, continuo; voice, organ; voice, mixed chorus, organ
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