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Melvin Clive Bird
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| Copyright
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Melvin Bird has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as the composer of this work. Please contact the composer for further information. The composer welcomes any performances and recordings. melvin.bird@hotmail.com
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General Information
| Work Title
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The Shield of Achilles
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| Alternative. Title
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An die Nachgeborenen 'An die Uberlebenden' (No.4)
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| Composer
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Bird, Melvin Clive
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| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IMB 90
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| Key
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Polytonal / Atonal
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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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1 song
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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2013
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| First Publication.
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2013
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| Librettist
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Wystan Hugh Auden (1907–1973)
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| Language
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English
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| Dedication
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Cefyn Emblyn Evans
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| Average DurationAvg. Duration
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12 minutes
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| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Modern
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| Piece Style
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Modern
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| Instrumentation
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voice, alto flute, English horn, bass clarinet (B♭), bass trombone, tuba, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass
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This is the fourth section of the cycle: An die Nachgeborenen 'An die Uberlebenden' = To those born later 'To the survivors', [Reflections for those living in harsh times].
