Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Prologue & 3 Acts |
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Composition Year | 1683 |
Genre Categories | Operas; Theatrical Works; For 6 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; |
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Work Title | Venus and Adonis |
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Name Translations | Venus ja Adonis; Venus i Adonis (Blow); Венера и Адонис (опера Блоу); ヴィーナスとアドニス |
Authorities | WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 175052918; LCCN: n89646661; GND: 300191723; BNF: 139086550 |
Composer | Blow, John |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IJB 7 |
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | Prologue & 3 Acts |
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1683 |
Librettist | Anne Finch (née Kingsmill) (1661-1720) |
Language | English |
Average DurationAvg. Duration | 60 minutes |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Baroque |
Piece Style | Baroque |
Instrumentation | 6 solo voices, chorus, orchestra (2 flute, strings, continuo) |
External Links | Wikipedia article |
Extra Information | Libretto once attributed to Aphra Behn, until recently. |