Composition: Parochial Harmony (Riley, William)

Title Parochial Harmony
Alternative title Parochial Harmony. Consisting of a Collection of Psalm-Tunes. In three and four Parts, by some of the most eminent ancient & modern Composers and others. Particularly adapted to the variety of Metres in the New Version of Psalms, and intended to supply the great Deficiency of Tunes in that Version. To which are added, Reasons for publishing this Collection and Remarks on other Publications of this Nature. By William Riley, Principal Teacher of Psalmody to the Charity Schools in London, Westminster and Parts adjacent.
Creators William Riley (composer)
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Instrumentation 3 voices
4 voices
mixed chorus
3 voices and continuo
4 voices and continuo
mixed chorus and continuo
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Dedication all Lovers of Parochial Harmony
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Composition types Psalms
Language English
Period Baroque
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