The Pilot (Nelson, Sydney)

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Publisher. Info. Pitman's Musical Library, Vol. 1: Popular and Standard Songs and Duets, pp.14-16
London: F. Pitman, n.d.[1877].
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Publisher. Info. London: Brewer & Co., n.d.
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General Information

Work Title The Pilot
Alternative. Title Fear not! but trust in Providence
Composer Nelson, Sydney
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ISN 3
Key A major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 ballad
First Publication. 1825 ca.
Librettist Thomas Haynes Bayly (1797–1839)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation voice, piano

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  • Described as a ballad in the earliest WorldCat entry (ca.1825).
  • Described in 1837 as 'His Majesty's [William IV's] favourite song'.