Composer: Arthur SomervellLibrettist: Laurence BinyonYear of Composition: 1897Premiere Performance: Birmingham Triennial Music Festival - October 7, 1897Duration: 55 min. (approx.)Voices: Soprano Solo, SATB ChorusInstrumentation: 2.2.2.2 - 3.2.2.1.1 - Timpani - StringsAutograph Manuscript: Royal College of Music Library, London - MS 4898View Autograph ManuscriptVocal Score: Novello, Ewer and Company No. 8258 (1897)Date Added to EHMS: March 10, 2026

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