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{{Editor|Lee T. Lovallo|2015-02-18}}{{ScoreInfo|Letter|19|295}}{{Copy|CPDL}} | {{Editor|Lee T. Lovallo|2015-02-18}}{{ScoreInfo|Letter|19|295}}{{Copy|CPDL}} | ||
:'''Edition notes:''' Transposed down a minor 3rd. All dynamic markings are editorial; suggested tempos are based on Hans Nathan's analysis of Billings' Italian tempo indications and meter signatures. Skeletal keyboard reduction is editorial. | :'''Edition notes:''' Transposed down a minor 3rd. All dynamic markings are editorial; suggested tempos are based on Hans Nathan's analysis of Billings' Italian tempo indications and meter signatures. Skeletal keyboard reduction is editorial. | ||
==General Information== | ==General Information== |
Revision as of 16:25, 18 February 2015
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- Editor: Lee T. Lovallocreate page (submitted 2015-02-18). Score information: Letter, 19 pages, 295 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transposed down a minor 3rd. All dynamic markings are editorial; suggested tempos are based on Hans Nathan's analysis of Billings' Italian tempo indications and meter signatures. Skeletal keyboard reduction is editorial.
General Information
Title: An Anthem for Christmas
Composer: William Billings
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1794
Description: Original key C major but with note from Billings "N.B. Set this piece one note lower. Words from Luke 2d and elsewhere." Text adapted (presumably by Billings) from Luke chapter 2 and Isaac Watts, 1709, Hymn 4 of Book 1.
External websites:
Original text and translations
English text
Billings' Lyrics |
Isaac Watts' Hymn 4 |