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BTC55 PRAISE BE TO GOD (unfinished)

For four voices, strings and piano or organ

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  1. Praise be to God (unfinished) - 1 item
    TitlePraise be to God (unfinished)
    SubtitleFor four voices, two violins, viola, cello and piano (or organ)
    RefNoBBM/praise_be_to_god
    Datecirca 1923
    Description

    Most of the text is from Isaiah 5:1-5:3 apart from the final section which is from Luke 2:1.

    Extent1 item
    1. Holographs - 1 item
      TitleHolographs
      RefNoBBM/praise_be_to_god/1
      Datecirca 1923
      Extent1 item
      1. Fair copy - 1 manuscript; 3 pages [1r-3v]
        TitleFair copy
        RefNoBBM/praise_be_to_god/1/1
        Datecirca 1923
        Description

        Fair copy marked 'alegro'.

        Extent1 manuscript; 3 pages [1r-3v]
        PhysicalDescription

        Pencil and black ink; 23.4 x 30.5 cm. Paper manufacturer's catalogue No. = RC1

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