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Elgar, Edward 1857 - 1934

The Light of Life, Op.29

Lux Christi

Op. 29 Voice, Ensemble Religious works Oratorios G major Romantic Composed 1896 published 1896 1 h 05 16 movements dedicated to Dr. Charles Swinnerton Heap

Movements

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16 movements
  1. I Meditation (Orchestra)
  2. II Chorus (Levites) and Solo (tenor): Seek Him that maketh the seven stars
  3. III Recit. (alto) and Chorus (Disciples): As Jesus passed by
  4. IV Solo (soprano): Be not extreme, O Lord
  5. V Solo (baritone): Neither hath this man sinned
  6. VI Chorus: Light out of darkness
  7. VII Recit. (alto, baritone): And when He had thus spoken
  8. VIII Chorus or Duet (soprano, alto): Doubt not thy Father's care
  9. IX Soli (alto, tenor) and Chorus: He went his way therefore
  10. X Solo (tenor): As a spirit didst Thou pass before mine eyes
  11. XI Recit. (alto) and Chorus: They brought him to the Pharisees
  12. XII Solo (alto): Thou only hast the words of life
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  1. XIII Recit. (soprano, alto, tenor) and Chorus: But the Jews did not believe
  2. XIV Solo (soprano) and Chorus of Women: Woe to the shepherds of the flock
  3. XV (a) Recit. (alto, tenor, baritone): Jesus heard that they had cast him out – (b) Solo (baritone): I am the Good Shepherd
  4. XVI Chorus: Light of the World, we know Thy praise

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