Composition: Harmonia Perfecta (Gawthorn, Nathaniel)

Title Harmonia Perfecta
Alternative title Harmonia Perfecta: A Compleat Collection of Psalm Tunes, in Four Parts, the three Upper Parts being Transposed into the Treble Cliff; fitted to all the various Measures now in Use: Taken from the most Eminent Masters, chiefly from Mr. Ravenscroft. To which is added, A dialogue upon death: With several Psalm Tunes, Hymns and Anthems, never before Publish'd: With an Introduction to Psalmody, and a Table directing to each particular Tune contain'd in this Book. The whole being Principally design'd for the Ease, Improvement, and Delight of all Lovers of Psalmody: Being the first of this kind ever yet Extant.
Creators Nathaniel Gawthorn (composer)
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Instrumentation 2 voices
3 voices
4 voices
mixed chorus
voice and continuo
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First published 1730
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Composition types Hymns, Psalms, Anthems
Language English
Period Baroque
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete London: William Pearson 1730 Complete Book · view

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