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Elgar, Edward
1857-1934
(b Broadheath, nr Worcester, 2 June 1857; d Worcester, 23 Feb 1934). English
The Light of Life, Op.29 (Lux Christi) <1899>
chorus solos SATB
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Contralto is the narrator. Comment in score notes that the 3rd and 4th horn may be omitted because significant passages are cued in other parts.
Cym has only one note (in No.14).
Source of text: Libretto by Edward Capel-Cure (1860-1949), based on the biblical Gospel of John; some passages quote the Bible exactly. Language: English
Cym has only one note (in No.14).
Source of text: Libretto by Edward Capel-Cure (1860-1949), based on the biblical Gospel of John; some passages quote the Bible exactly. Language: English
1. Meditation (Orchestra)
2. "Seek Him"
3. "As Jesus passed by"
4. "Be not extreme, O Lord"
5. "Neither hath this man sinned"
6. "Light out of darkness"
7. "And when He had thus spoken"
8. "Doubt not thy Father's care"
9. "He went his way therefore"
10. "As a spirit didst Thou pass before mine eyes"
11. "They brought him to the Pharisees"
12. "Thou only hast the words of life"
13. "But the Jews did not believe"
14. "Woe to the shepherds"
15. "Jesus heard"
16. "Light of the World"
2. "Seek Him"
3. "As Jesus passed by"
4. "Be not extreme, O Lord"
5. "Neither hath this man sinned"
6. "Light out of darkness"
7. "And when He had thus spoken"
8. "Doubt not thy Father's care"
9. "He went his way therefore"
10. "As a spirit didst Thou pass before mine eyes"
11. "They brought him to the Pharisees"
12. "Thou only hast the words of life"
13. "But the Jews did not believe"
14. "Woe to the shepherds"
15. "Jesus heard"
16. "Light of the World"