| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 18 numbers |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1869 |
| Genre Categories | Sacred oratorios; Oratorios; Religious works; |
Contents |
| Work Title | The Prodigal Son |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Sullivan, Arthur |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IAS 63 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 18 numbers |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1869 |
| First Performance. | 1869-9-8 - Worcester, Three Choirs Festival |
| First Publication. | 1869 – London: Boosey & Co. |
| Librettist | The Bible, selected and assembled by the composer |
| Language | English |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Voices: soloists (SATB), mixed chorus (SATB) Orchestra: 2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contra-bassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, side drum, organ and strings |
| External Links | Gilbert & Sullivan Archive |