Composition: National Psalmody (Forbes, Henry)

Title National Psalmody
Alternative title National Psalmody, A Collection of Tunes, Harmonized for four Voices, with a separate Accompaniment for the Organ or Piano Forte, together with Introductory Sentences, Single and Double Chants, Te Deums & Jubilates, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Appropriate Hymns, for the various Festivals of the Church, Responses to the Commandments, with a Sanctus to each Gloria's &c. Adapted for the use of Choirs, by Henry Forbes, Organist of St. Luke, Chelsea; A Collection of Psalm Tunes, by the most eminent Ancient and Modern Composers
Creators Henry Forbes (composer)
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Instrumentation soprano, alto, tenor, bass and organ
4 voices and piano
mixed chorus and organ
mixed chorus and piano
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First published 1843
Dedication Charles James, Lord Bishop of London
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Composition types Anthems, Services, Chants, Te Deum, Magnificats, Psalms
Language English
Period Romantic
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete J.B. Cramer Sentences, Chants, Responses, Services · view
Psalm Tunes · view

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