Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda - Holst, Gustav

"Op. Op.26 ; H.97-100. Composed: 190812. Duration: 40 minutes. Movements: 14 hymns in 4 groups: ;*Group 1, H.97 :1. Battle Hymn :2. To the Unknown God :3. Funeral Hymn ;*Group 2, H.98 :4. To Varuna :5. To Agni :6. Funeral Chant. ;*Group 3, H.99 :7. Hymn to the Dawn :8. Hymn to the Waters :9. Hymn to Vena :10.Hymn to the Travellers ;*Group 4, H.100 :11. Hymn to Agni :12. Hymn to Soma :13. Hymn to Manas :14. Hymn to Indra. Dedicated to: 2 dedicatees :Group 2: To Edward Mason and his Choir :Group 3: Frank Duckworth and his Ladies' Choir, Blackburn."

◈ Genre / Form → Romantic ♬ Voicing → Solo

◆ Difficulty

Intermediate (Grade 4-5)

¶ Language → English

Parts 1

Instruments chorus (or voices) with various accompaniments :Group 1, H.97 - chorus and orchestra.Group 2, H.98 - female voices and orchestra (also arr. for piano with opt. violins)Group 3, H.99 - female voices and harp (piano)Group 4, H.100 - male voices and piano (also arr. strings with opt brass)