4 Songs, Op.22 (Howells, Herbert)

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Publisher. Info. London: Winthrop Rogers, 1919. Plate W. R. 2856.
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A Madrigal (No.2)

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Publisher. Info. London: Winhrop Rogers, 1919. Plate W.R. 2856.
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Girl's Song (No.4)

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Publisher. Info. London: Winthrop Rogers, 1919.
Reprinted London: Boosey & Hawkes, 1952. Plate B. & H. 17130.
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Work Title 4 Songs
Alternative. Title
Composer Howells, Herbert
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.22
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IHH 22
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 songs
  1. There was a Maiden
  2. A Madrigal ("Before Me Careless Lying")
  3. The Widow-Bird
  4. Girl's Song
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1915-16
First Publication. 1919
Librettist see below
  1. William Leonard Courtney (1850–1928)
  2. Austin Dobson (1840–1921)
  3. Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822)
  4. Wilfrid Wilson Gibson (1878–1962)
Language English
Dedication To Dorothy
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation voice, piano