Composer(s):
Holst, Gustav
(1874-1934)
[ England ; Great Britain ]
Edition
Ref. :
AB -501-1
(2 p.)
Type of material:
Full score
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
19 ; 20th century
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Choral setting ; Christmas song ; Romantic ; Christmas carol ; Partsong ; Anthem
Type of Choir:
SATB (4 mixed voices )
Liturgical Use:
Christmas
Musicological Sources:
http://www.channel1.com/users/gsilvis/mids/holsbm.mid
Comment(s):
This is a fresh setting of Holst's traditional Christmas melody.!Special attention is given to the interpretation of Rossetti's words, including the little known 3rd stanza of her original poem.