5 Songs of Innocence (Somervell, Arthur)

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Publisher. Info. London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1894. Plate E. A. & Co. 1876.
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Misc. Notes First song unnumbered, then second to fifth songs numbered 1 to 4.
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Work Title 5 Songs of Innocence
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Composer Somervell, Arthur
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAS 30
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs:
  1. Piping down the Valleys wild
  2. The Shepherd
  3. The Blossom
  4. The Lamb
  5. Nurse's Song
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1894 ca.
First Publication. 1894
Librettist William Blake (1757–1827)
Language English
Dedication Dolly and Gwen
Average DurationAvg. Duration 10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano