Composition: James Lee's Wife (Somervell, Arthur)

Title James Lee's Wife
Alternative title Song Cycle Selected from the Poem by Robert Browning Set to Music for Contralto Solo and Orchestra
Creators Arthur Somervell (composer) and Robert Browning (librettist)
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Instrumentation alto and orchestra
Number of movements 5
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First published 1907
Dedication Written for and Dedicated to Miss Marie Brema
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Composition types Songs
Language English
Period Romantic
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete vocal score Boosey & Hawkes 1907 Complete Score · view

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