Preludes (Ireland, John)

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Publisher. Info. London: Winthrop Rogers, 1918, 1917. Plate W.R. 2811.
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Misc. Notes Nos.2-4 were issued in 1917, No.1 the next year
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Publisher. Info. London: Winthrop Rogers, 1918, 1917.
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The Holy Boy (No.3)

For String Orchestra

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⇒ 5 more: Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses (ad lib.)

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Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Hawkes, 1941. Plate B. & H. 8655.
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Misc. Notes Can be used as accompaniment for the choral version also arranged by the composer.
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Publisher. Info. London: Hawkes & Son, 1941. Plate H. 15365.
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Misc. Notes Dedication: For Trevor Harvey and the B.B.C. Singers. Text by Herbert S. Brown (1872–1923). Includes piano accompaniment for rehearsal only.
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For Voice and Piano

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Publisher. Info. London: Hawkes & Son, 1938. Plate H. 14897.
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Misc. Notes Text by Herbert S. Brown (1872–1923).
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For Violin (or Cello) and Piano

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Publisher. Info. London: Winthrop Rogers, 1919. Plate W.R. 2933.
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For Organ

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Publisher. Info. London: Winthrop Rogers Ltd., 1919. Plate W. R. 2934.
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General Information

Work Title Preludes
Alternative. Title
Composer Ireland, John
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJI 46
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 pieces:
  1. The Undertone
  2. Obsession
  3. The Holy Boy
  4. Fire of Spring
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1913
First Publication. 1917
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation piano