The Jackdaw of Rheims, Op.8 (Speer, William Henry)

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Work Title The Jackdaw of Rheims
Alternative. Title Legend set to Music for Chorus and Small Orchestra.
Composer Speer, William Henry
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.8
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IWS 1
Key D major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 movement in several sections
First Publication. 1896 – London: Novello, Ewer & Co.
Librettist Thomas Ingoldsby (1788–1845) (pseudonym Richard Barham)
Language English
Dedication To his wife
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Chorus SATB, orchestra