The Night of the Star, Op.52 (Lang, Margaret Ruthven)

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Publisher. Info. Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1913. Plate 5-107-70041-16.
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Work Title The Night of the Star
Alternative. Title Christmas Cycle
Composer Lang, Margaret Ruthven
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.52
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IML 24
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 choruses:
  1. The Star of Bethlehem: For Quartet, or Soprano Solo, with Alto, Tenor and Bass a cap[p]ella. Slowly ( = about 69)
  2. The Vision of Mary: Duet for Soprano and Alto. Very slowly ( = about 54)
  3. St. Joseph's Vigil: Tenor Solo. Very slowly ( = about 54)
  4. When Christ was Born. Carol for Quartet. Slowly, and with dignity ( = about 63)
First Publication. 1913
Librettist Dennis A. McCarthy (1871–1931)
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SATB), piano (or organ)