Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the Chapel of the Asylum (Riley, William)

Title Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the Chapel of the Asylum
Alternative title Psalms and Hymns for the Use of the Chapel of the Asylum, or House of Refuge for Female Orphans; situated on the Surry Side of Westminster Bridge. The Music by Mr. Samuel Arnold, Organist to the said Charity; and by Messrs. Battishill, Howard, Long, Dr. Nares, J. Worgan, M.B. &c. &c. The whole collected by William Riley, Teacher of Psalmody to the Asylum, and to the principal Charity Schools in London and Westminster.
Creators William Riley, composer
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Instrumentation voice and continuo
2 voices and continuo
mixed chorus and continuo
voice, mixed chorus and continuo
voice, mixed chorus and organ
Number of movements 19
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Dedication President, Vice Presidents and Guardians of the Asylum
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Composition types Psalms, Hymns
Language English
Period Baroque
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