| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 36 numbers in 2 parts |
|---|---|
| First Publication | 1877? – London: Stanley Lucas, Weber & Co. |
| Genre Categories | Sacred oratorios; Oratorios; Religious works; |
| Work Title | Joseph |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | An Oratorio written expressly for the Leeds Musical Festival |
| Composer | Macfarren, George Alexander |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IGM 5 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 36 numbers in 2 parts |
| First Performance. | 1877-09-21 – Leeds, Leeds Musical Festival: Walter Macfarren (conductor) |
| First Publication. | 1877? – London: Stanley Lucas, Weber & Co. |
| Librettist | Edwin George Monk (1819–1900), selected and arranged Biblical text |
| Language | English |
| Dedication | to his pupil, friend, and amanuensis, Oliveria Louisa Prescott (1842–1919) |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Voices: soprano (Benjamin), 2 tenors (Reuben, Pharaoh), baritone (Joseph), bass (Jacob) + semi-chorus (the 9 brethren), mixed chorus (SATB) Orchestra |