Biblical Songs, Op.99 (Dvořák, Antonín)
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General Information
| Work Title | Biblical Songs |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | Biblické písně |
| Composer | Dvořák, Antonín |
|---|---|
| Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.99, B.185 |
| Number of Movements/Sections | 10 |
| Average Duration | 25 minutes |
| Year/Date of Composition | 1894 |
| Year of First Publication | 1895 |
| Librettist | The Bible of Králice (16th century) |
| Language | Czech |
| Genre | Lieder |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Soprano and Tenor (or Alto and Baritone) + Piano |
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Section Listing
- Oblak a mrákota jest vůkol Něho / Clouds and darkness
- Skrýše má a paveza má Ty jsí / Thou art my refuge
- Slyš, ó Bože, slyš modlitbu mou / Hear my prayer, o Lord
- Hospodin jest můj pastýř / The Lord is my shepherd
- Bože! Bože! Píseň novou / I will sing new songs
- Slyš, ó Bože, volání mé / Hear my cry, o Lord
- Při řekách babylonských / By the rivers of Babylon
- Popatřiž na mne a smiluj se nade mnou / Turn thee unto me
- Pozdvihuji očí svých k horám / I will lift up my eyes
- Zpívejte Hospodinu píseň novou / I will sing new songs unto the Lord
Version History
- Composed for 2 voices and piano, 1894 (= B.99)
- Nos.1 to 5 were orchestrated by the composer, 1895 (= B.189). Scored for Soprano + 2 Flutes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Triangle, Harp, Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses. First published in this version in 1929, with Nos.6 to 10 in orchestrations by Vilém Zemánek (1875–1922).
