Hymns from the Rig Veda
Hymns from the Rig Veda. 23 settings by Holst of his trans. of words from the Sanskrit. There are 5 sets: 9 Hymns, solo v., pf., Op.24 (1907–8); 3 Choral Hymns, Group I, ch., orch., Op.26 (1908–10); 3 Choral Hymns, Group II, women's vv., orch., Op.26 (1909); 4 Choral Hymns, Group III, women's vv., hp., Op.26 (1909–10); 4 Choral Hymns, Group IV, men's vv., str., brass, Op.26 (1912).
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