Research Catalog

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Description

1. 1 score (36 p.); 28 x 43 cm.

Alternative title

1. River of life : Songs of joy and sorrow
2. Songs of joy and sorrow

Subject

1. Crumb, George > Manuscripts > Facsimiles
2. Sacred songs (Medium voice) with instrumental ensemble

Contents

1. I. Shall we gather at the river? -- II. Will there be any stars in my crown? -- III. Amazing grace! -- IV. Give me that old time religion -- V. Time is a drifting river: a psalm for daybreak and morning (instrumental interlude) -- VI. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? -- VII. One more river to cross ("Noah's ark- a humoresque) -- VIII. Nearer, my God to Thee -- IX. Deep river.

Call number

1. JNF 09-42

Note

1. "Facsimile printing from the manuscript by the composer."
2. Includes performance notes: p. [iii].
3. Duration: ca. 35:00.

Language (note)

1. English words; also printed as text: preceding score.

Author

1. Crumb, George.

Title

1. The river of life : a cycle of hymns, spirituals and revival tunes for voice, percussion quartet and amplified piano : American songbook I / George Crumb.

Imprint

1. New York : C.F. Peters, c2003.

Language

1. English words; also printed as text: preceding score.

Cover title

1. River of life : Songs of joy and sorrow

Publisher no.

1. No. 68062 Edition Peters

Research call number

1. JNF 09-42