5 Pieces for the Cello (Benjamin, Arthur)

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Publisher. Info. London: J. Curwen & Sons, 1924. Plate 994015.
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Work Title 5 Pieces for the Cello
Alternative. Title 5 Pieces for the Cello Based on some Jubilee Songs of the American Negroes
Composer Benjamin, Arthur
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAB 31
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 pieces
  1. I'm a-trav'lin' to the Grave
  2. March On
  3. Gwin to rid up in the Chariot
  4. I'll hear the Trumpet sound
  5. Rise Mourners
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1923/9
Beare Green
First Publication. 1924
Dedication see below
  1. To Sheridan Russell
  2. To Ivor James
  3. To Gladstone Bell
  4. To G. B. Barbirolli
  5. To John Snowden
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation cello, piano