| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 (with trio in D major) |
|---|---|
| First Publication | 1878 – Paris: G. Hartmann |
| Genre Categories | Secular cantatas; Cantatas; Secular hymns; |
| Work Title | Centenaire de Voltaire |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | Hymne à Voltaire, Cantate. |
| Composer | Hubans, Charles |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | ICH 2 |
| Key | G major |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 (with trio in D major) |
| First Performance. | 1878-5-30, Paris |
| First Publication. | 1878 – Paris: G. Hartmann |
| Librettist | Paul Avenel (1823–1902) |
| Language | French |
| Dedication | Jean-Marie Arouet de Voltaire |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Voices?, chorus, orchestra? |
Chantée à Paris par les sociétés orphéoniques Françaises à la cérémonie du 30 Mai 1878. (from the vocal score)
"Cette cantate fut exécutée par neuf cents orphéonistes, sous la direction de M. Ch. Hubans, au cirque Myers, place du Château-d'Eau, à Paris, au moment où l'on enleva le voile qui..." - from libretto here ("Chants et chansons: 50 chansons nouvelles...").