Composer: C. Hubert H. ParryLibrettist: Holy Bible (Old Testament) & Hubert ParryYear of Composition: 1894Premiere Performance: Birmingham Musical Festival - October 3, 1894Duration: 2 hours - 15 min. (approx.)Voices: Soloists: Soprano (Michal), Contralto (The Evil Spirit), Alto (The Witch of Endor), Tenor (David), Baritone (Saul) & Bass (Samuel) - SATB ChorusInstrumentation: Fl(2)/Ob(2)/C.A./Cl(2)/B.Cl/Bsn(2)/Cbsn - Hn(4)/Tpt(2)/Tbn(2)/B.Tbn/Tba - Timp./Perc. - Hp(2)/Org - StringsAutograph Manuscript: Royal College of Music Library - MS 4247 Volumes 1 & 2View Autograph ManuscriptVocal Score: Novello, Ewer and Company - Edition No. 8207 (1894)Date Added to EHMS: July 16, 2025

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