The Lost Chord (Sullivan, Arthur)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 song
Composition Year 1877 (January 13)
Genre Categories Songs; For voice, piano; For voices with keyboard; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the piano; English language; For violin, piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For mandolin, piano (arr); Scores featuring the mandolin (arr); for cello and guitar (arr); For orchestra (arr); Scores featuring the orchestra (arr); For male chorus, piano (arr); Scores featuring male chorus (arr); For chorus with keyboard (arr); For mixed chorus (arr); Scores featuring mixed chorus (arr); For unaccompanied chorus (arr); For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For piano (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 Complete Recording
#718952 - 3.54MB - 4:22 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !V/!V/!V - 161×⇩ - OGG - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2021/7/24)

Performer Pages Reed Miller (voice)
Publisher Info. Edison Records, 1913. (restored by Adam Cuerden, see note)
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Public domain audio file restored by Adam Cuerden and uploaded to Wikimedia Commons. See the file page for more copyright information. In some jurisdictions, the restoration may be sufficient to create a new copyright. In this case, the copyright holder of this file, Adam Cuerden, allows anyone to use it for any purpose, provided that the copyright holder is properly attributed. Redistribution, derivative work, commercial use, and all other use is permitted.
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For Voice and Orchestra

 Complete Recording
#830238 - 74.62MB - 3:28 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5×⇩ - FLAC - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2022/12/24)

Performer Pages Reinald Werrenrath (voice)
Publisher Info. Victor, No.45089-B, 1916.
Copyright
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 Complete Recording
#830236 - 95.84MB - 4:03 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4×⇩ - FLAC - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2022/12/24)

Performer Pages Herbert Witherspoon (voice)
Publisher Info. Victor, No.47137, 1909. C-8029.
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For Cornet and Piano

 Complete Recording
#754631 - 1.07MB - 2:07 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 86×⇩ - OGG - Dbmiller

OGG file (audio)
Dbmiller (2021/12/29)

Publisher Info. Edison, 1888.
Performers Unknown
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes One of the earliest musical recordings ever made. The recording cuts out before the end of the piece due to a lack of space on the wax cylinder. This was the recording played when Thomas Edison introduced the phonograph in London on August 14, 1888.
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Sheet Music

Scores

 Complete Score (F major)
#75214 - 0.27MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6822×⇩ - Poncho

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 Complete Score (A♭ major, high voice)
#231902 - 0.46MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1586×⇩ - Afp0815

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Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, n.d.(ca.1877-78). Plate 2041, 2060.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Post-1901 printings.
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 Complete Score (E♭ major, low voice)
#386967 - 10.97MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 381×⇩ - Schalltrichter

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Schalltrichter (2015/7/22)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., n.d. Plate H. 921.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes separate harmonium part included
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 Complete Score (G major, high voice)
#386968 - 17.67MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 153×⇩ - Schalltrichter

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Schalltrichter (2015/7/22)

Publisher. Info. New York: Century, n.d.
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 Complete Score (G major, high voice)
#386969 - 9.31MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 144×⇩ - Schalltrichter

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Schalltrichter (2015/7/22)

Publisher. Info. New York: Delux Music Co., n.d.
Copyright
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Orchestra

 Piccolo, Flute 1, 2
#806998 - 0.17MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 28×⇩ - Sallen112

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⇒ 12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#806999 - 0.20MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
#807000 - 0.12MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Bassoon 1, 2
#807001 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F)
#807002 - 0.21MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭)
#807003 - 0.15MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 28×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#807004 - 0.24MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Timpani
#807005 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins I
#807006 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 30×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins II
#807007 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violas
#807008 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cellos
#807009 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Basses
#807010 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3108.
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 Organ (ad lib.)
#807011 - 0.14MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 56×⇩ - Sallen112

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer?, n.d.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3108.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Unsure about the Publisher info. If anyone can recognize the publication info for this, please change out the details in Edit.
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For Theatre Orchestra (Hildreth)

 Condensed Score and Parts
#648360 - 5.57MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 66×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2020/9/22)

Arranger Richard E. Hildreth (1867–1941)
Publisher. Info. Jacbobs' Orchestra Monthly
[Boston]: Walter Jacobs, 1912.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Submission Project.
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For Theatre Orchestra (Mahl)

 Piano-Conductor Score
#807102 - 0.36MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - Sallen112

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⇒ 12 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Cornet 1 (Solo), 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1 (Solo)/2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Flute
#807103 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Oboe
#807104 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭)
#807105 - 0.11MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Bassoon
#807106 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Horn 1/2 (F)
#807107 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cornet 1 (Solo), 2 (B♭)
#807108 - 0.10MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Trombone 1 (Solo)/2
#807109 - 0.11MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins I
#807110 - 0.11MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violins II
#807111 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Violas
#807112 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Cellos
#807113 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Sallen112

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 Basses
#807114 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Sallen112

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Arranger Franz Mahl (1859–1911)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1907. MPR
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A6887.
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For Male Chorus and Piano (Brewer)

 Complete Score
#880610 - 6.50MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2023/10/18)

Arranger John Hyatt Brewer (1856–1931)
Publisher. Info. G. Schirmer's Secular Choruses for Men's Voices, No.1509
New York: G. Schirmer, 1927. Plate 15175.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Indianapolis Maennerchor Archive.
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For Male Chorus and Piano (Macy)

 Complete Score
#883188 - 7.33MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2023/11/7)

Arranger James Cartwright Macy (1845–1918)
Publisher. Info. Part-Songs for Mens Voices, No.14028
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., 1920.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Indianapolis Maennerchor Archive.
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For Mixed Chorus (Fagge)

 Complete Score (SATB, F major)
#546581 - 4.72MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 57×⇩ - Phillip21

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Arranger Arthur Fagge (1864–1943)
Publisher. Info. Choral Miscellany No.50
London: Hawkes & Son, 1915. Plate H. 8801.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes From uploader's collection.
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For Violin (or Mandolin) and Piano (Lazora)

 Complete Score
#652563 - 1.64MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C/V/C - 14×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2020/10/16)

Arranger Eugen Lazora (fl.1903–04)
Publisher. Info. Unidentified Collection (pp.50-53)
[Chicago]: National Music Co., 1903. Plate 1602.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Submission Project.
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For Violin and Piano (Strube)

 Complete Score and Violin Part
#146633 - 0.29MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/C - 693×⇩ - WilliamBunting

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Arranger Gustav Strube (1867–1953)
Publisher. Info. Kelley's Graded Pieces for Violin and Piano, Vol.4
Philadelphia: Oliver Ditson, 1905. Plate 4-68-628063.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Work dated 1901 in score.
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For Violin and Piano (Meyer)

 Complete Score, Violin Part
#315236 - 0.76MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 260×⇩ - Afp0815

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Arranger Fritz Meyer (1857–1926)
Publisher. Info. Unterhaltungs-Stunden, No.32
Leipzig: Bosworth & Co., 1912. Plate B. & Co. 14597.
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For Cello and Guitar (Chakravorty)

 Complete Score
#968533 - 0.12MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 9×⇩ - Chakravorty.kin...

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 Guitar Part
#967694 - 0.08MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 7×⇩ - Chakravorty.kin...

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 Cello Part
#967696 - 0.07MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 10×⇩ - Chakravorty.kin...

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Arranger Kingshuk Chakravorty (b. 2004)
Publisher. Info. Kingshuk Chakravorty
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For Organ (Barrett)

 Complete Score
#605670 - 4.44MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 131×⇩ - Organassist

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Organassist (2020/1/14)

Arranger Reginald Barrett (1861–1940)
Publisher. Info. New York: J. Fischer & Brother, 1898. Plate J. F. & B. 1186.
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Misc. Notes Edited first page to swap staves to avoid crossing hands (Barrett had tune in bass clef but played by right hand)
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For Organ (Spark)

 Complete Score
#329260 - 0.78MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1190×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Arranger William Spark (1823–1897)
Publisher. Info. New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co., n.d. Plate 11093.
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Misc. Notes Possibly reprinted from the Boosey original
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For Organ (Wilkins)

 Complete Score (Op.6 No.1)
#911819 - 6.65MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - Dylandavidshaw1...

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Arranger Herve D. Wilkins (1848–1913)
Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: Oliver Ditson, 1924. Plate 129-59413-5.
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For Piano (Bial)

 Complete Score (Color)
#838111 - 10.93MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 27×⇩ - Schalltrichter

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Arranger Carl Bial (1833–1892)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: Adolph Fürstner, n.d. Plate 2594.
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For Piano (Kuhe)

 Complete Score (last page missing)
#139607 - 1.65MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1461×⇩ - Adam Ramet

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 Complete Score
#585581 - 1.15MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 75×⇩ - Afp0815

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Arranger Wilhelm Kuhe (1823–1912)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., n.d.[1877].
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General Information

Work Title The Lost Chord
Alternative. Title
Composer Sullivan, Arthur
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAS 42
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 song
Andante moderato (85 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1877 (January 13)
First Performance. 1877-01-31 in London, Boosey Concerts
Antoinette Sterling (soprano), Composer (piano)
First Publication. 1877 - London: Boosey & Co.
Librettist Adelaide A. Procter (1825–1864)
published 1860 in The Eng­lish Wo­man’s Jour­nal
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 4 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano, harmonium (ad lib)
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information * Boosey first issued the song in F, G and A-flat major.
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