Composition: Song of Saint Francis, Op. 36 (Davies, Walford)

Title Song of Saint Francis
Alternative title Song of the Sun
Creators Walford Davies (composer)
Opus Op.36
Instrumentation soprano, alto, tenor, bass, mixed chorus and orchestra
Number of movements 9
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Composed 1912
First published 1912
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Composition types Sacred oratorios
Language English
Period Early 20th century
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1. Altissime, Omnipotens
2. Of Sister Moon and the Stars
3. Of Brother Wind and the Air
4. Of Sister Water
5. Of Brother Fire
6. Of Sister Earth
7. Of Them That Forgive
8. Of Sister Death
9. Laudate et benedicite Dominum

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Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete Manuscript 1912 Complete Score · view
view Complete vocal score Novello 1912 Title and preliminaries · view
No.1 · view
Nos.2-4 · view
No.5 · view
Nos.6-9 · view

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