This work is likely not in the public domain in the US (due to first publication with the required notice after 1926, plus renewal or "restoration" under the GATT/TRIPS amendments), nor in the EU and those countries where the copyright term is life+70 years. However, it is public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted) and in other countries (China, Hong Kong, New Zealand) where the copyright term is life+50 years. |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Very slow |
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Composition Year | 1953 |
Genre Categories | Psalms; Religious works; For mixed chorus, orchestra; |
Contents |
Work Title | The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune |
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Alternative. Title | All People that on Earth do Dwell |
Composer | Vaughan Williams, Ralph |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IRV 52 |
Key | G major |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Very slow |
Text Incipit | All people that on earth do dwell |
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1953 |
First Performance. | 1953-06-02 in London, Westminster Abbey
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First Publication. | 1953 |
Librettist | William Kethe (D.1594) (Daye's Psalter, 1560-1) |
Language | English |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 5 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
Piece Style | Romantic |
Instrumentation | mixed chorus (SATB), congregation, orchestra, organ |
Extra Information | Composed for the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, 2 June 1953. |