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Publisher. Info.
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London: Novello, n.d. Plate 8059.
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Copyright
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General Information
Work Title
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Harvest Cantata
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Alternative. Title
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Composer
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Garrett, George Mursell
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op.20
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IGG 8
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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9 movements:
- Recitative -"And thou shalt observe..."
- Semi-Chorus - "Come, let us keep our harvest feast"
- Semi-Chorus - "No sacrifice of blood we offer Thee"
- Recitative - "Young men and maidens..."
- Chant of Young Men - "With faith, O Lord, in Thee"
- Recitative - "O all ye green things..."
- Chant of Maidens and Children - "The flowers that are fairest"
- Recitative - "While the earth remaineth..."
- Chant of Old Men - "While the earth remaineth"
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First Publication.
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1889 ca.
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Librettist
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John Francis Waller (1810–1894)
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Language
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English
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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20 minutes (excluding optional hymns)
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Romantic
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Piece Style
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Romantic
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Instrumentation
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mixed chorus (SATB), organ
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Navigation etc.
Incorporates three optional hymns: 'Come, ye thankful people, come' (Elvey); 'Lord of the harvest; thee we hail' (Barnby); and 'We plough the fields and scatter'.