| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 15 numbers in 2 parts |
|---|---|
| First Publication | 1902 – Cincinnati: The John Church Co. |
| Genre Categories | Secular cantatas; Cantatas; For voices, mixed chorus, piano; |
| Work Title | The Quest |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Nevin, Ethelbert |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IEN 25 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 15 numbers in 2 parts |
| First Performance. | 1903? — Boston: Boston Singing Club, G. H. Parker (conductor) |
| First Publication. | 1902 – Cincinnati: The John Church Co. |
| Librettist | Randolph Hartley (1870–1931) |
| Language | English |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Voices: 2 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, baritone + mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) Piano |
According to Vance Thompson in The Life of Ethelbert Nevin the composer had intended to orchestrate the accompaniment before his death. This was eventually done by Horatio Parker.