William H. Harris, 'The Hound of Heaven '. Cantata to words by Francis Thompson. Autograph full score
'The Hound of Heaven. Fantasy for baritone solo, male voice chorus and orchestra. Poem by Francis Thompson. Music by William H. Harris.' Autograph manuscript of the original version. Lichfield, 1912. 113 pages. The work was revised in 1918 and published as part of the Carnegie Collection of British Music in 1919.
Dates
- Creation: 1912
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Mus. c. 832, fol. 5r].
Shelfmark:
MS. Mus. c. 832
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24325
Abstract
William H. Harris, 'The Hound of Heaven '. Cantata to words by Francis Thompson. Autograph full score
Biographical / Historical
Sir William Henry Harris KCVO (28 Mar 1883–6 Sep 1973) was an English organist, choral trainer and composer. He trained at the Royal College of Music and was organist successively of New College and Christ Church, Oxford and St George's Chapel, Windsor. Harris retired from Windsor in 1961 and moved to live in Petersfield, Hampshire, where he continued to compose. Harris is best-known as a choral composer, particularly for his two double-choir anthems 'Faire is the Heaven' and 'Bring us, O Lord God'. For more information, see Grove Music Online.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Colin Coleman, Feb 2025.
- Title
- Catalogue of William H. Harris, 'The Hound of Heaven'. Cantata to words by Francis Thompson. Autograph full score
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Martin Holmes
- Date
- 2026
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
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