5 Songs of Innocence (Somervell, Arthur)

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Publisher. Info. London: Stanley Lucas, Weber & Co., n.d.[1889]. Plate S. L W. & Co. 2648.
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Misc. Notes This (first) edition with four songs only. Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): C3041/1
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Publisher. Info. London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1894. Plate E. A. & Co. 1876.
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Misc. Notes First song unnumbered, then second to fifth songs numbered 1 to 4.
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Work Title 5 Songs of Innocence
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Composer Somervell, Arthur
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAS 30
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs:
  1. Piping down the Valleys wild
  2. The Shepherd
  3. The Blossom
  4. The Lamb
  5. Nurse's Song
First Publication. 1889
Librettist William Blake (1757–1827)
Language English
Dedication Dolly and Gwen
Average DurationAvg. Duration 10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano