| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 parts |
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| Composition Year | 1869-1873 (July 17) |
| Genre Categories | Secular oratorios; Oratorios; For 4 voices, 2 mixed choruses, orchestra; |
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| Work Title | De Oorlog |
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| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Benoit, Peter |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IPB 12 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 3 parts |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1869-1873 (July 17) |
| First Performance. | 1873-08-16 — Antwerp |
| Librettist | Jan van Beers (1821–1888) |
| Language | Dutch (Flemish?) |
| Dedication | Mevrouw Louisa De Deken en haren zoon, mijnen vriende Gustaaf De Deken |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Voices: SATB (solokoor), SATB (kleinkoor), SSAATTBB (Hoofdkoor) Orchestra: 2 piccolos, 3 flutes/piccolo, 3 oboes/English horn, 3 clarinets/bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon + 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 6 krijgstrompetten (C), 6 cornets (A), 3 trombones, tuba + timpani, small cymbals, triangle + 2 harps + organ + strings (includes off-stage instruments) |
| External Links | Peter Benoit - Oeuvrecatalogus |
Front matter in the published 1880 libretto suggests vocal soloists at the premiere included a soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass.