The Ordering of Moses (Dett, Robert Nathaniel)

Title The Ordering of Moses
Alternative title Biblical Folk Scene
Creators Robert Nathaniel Dett, composer
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Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus and orchestra
Number of movements 15
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Composed 1932
First published 1937
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Average duration (sec) 3000
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Composition types Sacred cantatas
Language English
Period Romantic
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Introduction — — —
All Israel's Children — — —
O Lord, Behold My Affliction — — —
God Looked on Israel — — —
And from a Burning Bush — — —
Lord, Who Am I? — — —
Who Hath Made a Man Dumb? — — —
Orchestra Interlude — — —
And When Moses Smote the Water — — —
March of the Israelites — — —
The Egyptians Pursue — — —
And When They Reached the Other Shore — — —
Come Let Us Praise Jehovah — — —
Sing Ye to Jehovah — — —
He is King of Kings — — —

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Scores

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View Complete — Manuscript 1932 Complete Score

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