Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op.26 (Holst, Gustav)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 14 hymns
Composition Year 1908–12
Genre Categories Sacred hymns; Hymns; Religious works; [25 more...]Sacred choruses; Choruses; For female chorus, piano; Scores featuring female chorus; Scores featuring the piano; For chorus with keyboard; For male chorus, strings; Scores featuring male chorus; Scores featuring string ensemble; For chorus with strings; For male chorus, piano; For male chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For chorus with orchestra; For male chorus, piano, brass ensemble; Scores featuring brass ensemble; For mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring mixed chorus; For female chorus, orchestra; For female chorus, violin, piano; Scores featuring the violin; For chorus with solo instruments; For female chorus, harp; Scores featuring the harp; English language

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Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell Ltd., 1911-12. Plate S. & B. Ltd. 1002, 1213, 1214, 1217.
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⇒ 4 more: Group 1, H.97 • Group 2, H.98 • Group 3, H.99 • Group 4, H.100

Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, 1911-12. Plate S. & B. Ltd. 1002, 1213, 1214, 1217.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, 1911. Plate S. & B. Ltd. 1214.
Copyright
Public Domain
Misc. Notes From the International Harp Archives at Brigham Young University
(as digitally mirrored at archive.org). From Pratt Harp Collection.
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General Information

Work Title Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda
Alternative. Title
Composer Holst, Gustav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.26 ; H.97-100
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGH 5
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 14 hymns in 4 groups
  • Group 1, H.97
1. Battle Hymn
2. To the Unknown God
3. Funeral Hymn
  • Group 2, H.98
4. To Varuna
5. To Agni
6. Funeral Chant.
  • Group 3, H.99
7. Hymn to the Dawn
8. Hymn to the Waters
9. Hymn to Vena
10.Hymn to the Travellers
  • Group 4, H.100
11. Hymn to Agni
12. Hymn to Soma
13. Hymn to Manas
14. Hymn to Indra
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1908–12
First Performance. see below
1911-12-06 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Town Hall (Group 1)
Newcastle-on-Tyne Musical Union, Edgar Bainton (conductor)
1912-03-22 in London, Queen's Hall (Group 2)
Edward Mason Choir, New Symphony Orchestra, Edward Mason (conductor)
1911-03-11 in Blackburn, Town Hall (Group 3)
Blackburn Ladies' Choir, Harold Jarvis (harp), Frank Duckworth (conductor)
1914-03-18 in London, Queen's Hall (Group 4)
Edward Mason Choir, New Symphony Orchestra, Edward Mason (conductor)
First Publication. 1911 (Group 1); 1912 (Groups 2–4) – London: Stainer & Bell.
Librettist Composer, based on the Rig Veda (translated from Sanskrit)
Language English
Dedication 2 dedicatees
Group 2: To Edward Mason and his Choir
Group 3: Frank Duckworth and his Ladies' Choir, Blackburn.
Average DurationAvg. Duration 40 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation chorus (or voices) with various accompaniments [more...]
Group 1, H.97 - chorus and orchestra.
Group 2, H.98 - female voices and orchestra (also arr. for piano with opt. violins)
Group 3, H.99 - female voices and harp (piano)
Group 4, H.100 - male voices and piano (also arr. strings with opt brass)
External Links Gustav Holst.info (Choral with varied accompaniment)
Gustav Holst.info (Choral with orchestra)
VIAF
Extra Information In light of the record of the first performances found in Imogen Holst's catalog (see above), it seems these were not necessarily intended as a single work, though the total duration (ca.40 minutes) does not preclude a performance of all 14 hymns.
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