Ode to Death, Op.38 (Holst, Gustav)

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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1919).
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Misc. Notes The British Library, London (GB-Lbl): Add MS 57887
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co. Ltd., 1922.
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Arranger Jane Joseph (1892-1929)
Vally Lasker (1885-1978)
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Ltd., 1922. Plate 14880.
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Work Title Ode to Death
Alternative. Title
Composer Holst, Gustav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. H.144 ; Op.38
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IGH 24
Key A minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's Adagio
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1919
First Publication. 1922 - London: Novello
Librettist Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Language English
Dedication To C.G.C. and the others
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail
2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones
timpani, celesta, harp, organ, strings
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