Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op.24 (Holst, Gustav)

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Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1920. Plate J.W.C. 3850.
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Work Title Hymns from the Rig Veda
Alternative. Title Vedic Hymns
Composer Holst, Gustav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.24 ; H.90
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGH 17
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 9 songs:
  1. Ushas [Dawn.] Adagio (B major
  2. Varuna I [Sky.] Lento (C major)
  3. Maruts [Stormclouds.] Allegro con brio (A minor)
  4. Indra (God of Storm and Battle). Moderato maestoso (C major)
  5. Varuna II [The Waters.] Adagio (C major)
  6. Song of the Frogs. Allegro vivace (E minor)
  7. Vac [Speech.] Moderato maestoso (E major
  8. Creation. Molto adagio (C major)
  9. Faith. Largo (F major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1907–08
First Publication. 1920 - London: Chester
Librettist composer, translating from the original Sanskrit
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
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