Composition: Cantus Ecclesiæ (Darley, William Henry Westray)

Title Cantus Ecclesiae
Alternative title Cantus Ecclesiæ, or, the Sacred Chorister: being a collection of psalm and hymn tunes, chants, sentences, and anthems: comprising a selection of the best standard compositions, and a large number form the works of Haydn, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Sarti, Sabbatini, Naumann, Graun, Rossini, Donizetti, &c. together with many original compositions, by American authors, and a system of instruction in vocal music, by L. Meignen, Esq., written expressly for this work. Harmonized for Four Voices, and Provided with an Accompaniment for the Organ or Piano Forte. By W. H. W. Darley & J. C. B. Standbridge.
Creators William Henry Westray Darley (composer)
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Instrumentation soprano, alto, tenor and bass
mixed chorus
mixed chorus and organ
mixed chorus and piano
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First published 1844
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Composition types Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Chants
Language English
Period Classical
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete Philadelphia: Lee & Walker 1861 Complete Score · view

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