"In the bleak midwinter" [Eric H. Thiman]

"In the bleak midwinter" [Eric H. Thiman]

First line of lyrics: In the bleak midwinter

Thiman, Eric H. [Harding]; music (English, 1900-1975)

Rossetti, Christina Georgina; text (English, 1830-1894)

1917 [publication]; 1955 [copyright]

London: Novello & Co. Ltd.

genre: song|sacred music|Christmas music

solo: alto|baritone

instrumentation: piano

initial sharps/flats: one flat

initial time signature: 3/4

origin: United Kingdom

male composer

English

Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol" ("In the bleak mid-winter")

Tempo markings: "Moderato"

Performance instructions: The solo may be sung by either an alto or baritone.

Format 1: musical score

4 pages

In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4311

Reference: Gooch, Bryan N.S. and David S. Thatcher. Musical Settings of Early and Mid-Victorian Literature: A Catalogue. New York: Garland, 1979.

Cataloguer: Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa

musical score: Interlochen Center for the Arts, Bonisteel Library, Michigan.

Record: CRM-christmascarolinthebleak-thiman

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