Composition Year | 1717–18 |
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Genre Categories | Anthems; Religious works; Psalms; |
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Work Title | The Lord is my Light |
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Alternative. Title | Chandos Anthem No.10 |
Composer | Handel, George Frideric |
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | HWV 255 |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IGH 245 |
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1717–18 |
Librettist | Psalms 18, 20, 27–30 and 45 |
Language | English |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Baroque |
Piece Style | Baroque |
Instrumentation | Voices: soprano, 2 tenors + mixed chorus (STTTB) Orchestra: 2 flutes, oboes, 2 violins, continuo |