Lament for Beowulf, The, Op. 25
Howard Hanson
About this work:
Text: Anglo Saxon epic trans. by William Morris and A. J. Wyatt
(piano/vocal reduction available for sale: O4879)
Year composed: 1926
Duration: 00:19:00
Ensemble type: Chorus, with or without Solo Voices:Chorus with Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Strings (General), 2 Harp, 1 S, 1 A, 1 T, 1 B
Instrumentation notes: SATB chorus; picc./2/2/2/2; 4/3/3/1; timp., perc., hp. (2); str.