The Lord is King (Barnby, Joseph)

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. (ca.1883).
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Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, n.d.[1903]. Plate 16466.
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Work Title The Lord is King
Alternative. Title Dominus regnant
Psalm XCVII
Composer Barnby, Joseph
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 19
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 numbers
  1. Chorus - The Lord is King
  2. Baritone solo - Confounded be all they
  3. Soprano solo with chorus - Sion heard of it
  4. Alto solo - O ye that love the Lord
  5. instrumental interlude
  6. Double Quartet or Semi-Chorus - There is sprung up a light
  7. March and Chorus - Gloria Patri
First Performance. 1883-10 — Leeds Festival
First Publication. 1883 – London: Novello, Ewer & Co.
Librettist Bible (Psalms)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Voices: soprano, alto, baritone + mixed chorus (SSAATTBB)
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (C/A/B), 2 bassoons + 4 horns (2 in D/B basso/D/C, 2 in F/E/B basso), 2 trumpets (D/F), 3 trombones, tuba + timpani, triangle, bass drum, cymbals + harp + organ + strings

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Premiered in the same Festival that saw the English premiere of Joachim Raff's oratorio Welt-Ende, Gericht, Neue Welt, Op.212.