The Veil (Cowen, Frederic Hymen)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1910. Plate 13142.
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Work Title The Veil
Alternative. Title
Composer Cowen, Frederic Hymen
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFC 53
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 numbers in 3 parts
  • Part I. The Veil Woven; Earth the Mother
  • Part II. The Dream of the World without Death; The Soul and the Dwelling
  • Part III. Songs of Seeking; The Lifting of the Veil
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1910
First Performance. 1910-9-20 at Cardiff Musical Festival
Agnes Nicholls (soprano), Louise Kirkby Lunn (contralto), Dilys Jones (contralto), Walter Hyde (tenor), W.E. Carson (tenor), Herbert Brown (baritone)
Festival chorus and orchestra / composer
First Publication. 1910 – London: Novello
Librettist Robert Williams Buchanan (1841-1901)
Language English
Dedication To My Wife
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra, chorus and SAATTBar soloists
Extra Information Autograph full score: London, Royal College of Music MS 5058r (dated 24th May 1910).