The Bard of the Dimbovitza, GP 160 (Bax, Arnold)

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Publisher. Info. London: Chappell, 1943. Plate 38597.
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Work Title The Bard of the Dimbovitza
Alternative. Title
Composer Bax, Arnold
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. GP 160
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAB 116
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs
  1. Gipsy Song
  2. The Well of Tears
  3. Misconception
  4. My Girdle I Hung on a Tree-top Tall
  5. Spinning Song
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1914
First Publication. 1943
Librettist Traditional, collected by Elena Văcărescu (1864–1947)
Translated by Alma Strettell (1853–1939) and Carmen Sylva (1843–1916)
Language English
Dedication To my friend Gou Constantinesco
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation mezzo-soprano solo, orchestra