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This work has been identified as being in the public domain in Canada, as well as countries where the copyright term is life+50 years. However, this work is probably still protected by copyright in the United States, as well as in countries where the copyright term is life+70 years (including all EU countries), unless an exception applies. See public domain for details. |
| First Publication | 1956 |
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| Genre Categories | Incidental music; Theatrical Works; English language |
| Work Title | The Feast of the Star |
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| Alternative. Title | A Pageant for Epiphany |
| Composer | Friedell, Harold |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IHF 1 |
| First Publication. | 1956 |
| Copyright Information | Thomas Tiplady's poem used is first published by the Hymn Society of America, which has no renewal found; Clark's and Spencer's quotes are first published in this edition; 2 hymns used (only in text) are already in Public Domain in US (first published 1905, London; before 1900 by Angela Cave. Notice that the latter hymn's music is renewed.). This work, first published in New York, has no renewals found as well. In the USA this work is most likely in the public domain because no renewal was found after a thorough search of the Catalog of Copyright Entries and it was ineligible for "restoration" under GATT/TRIPS. |
| Librettist | see below
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| Language | English |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | 2 narrators, soprano, bass, congregation chorus, mixed chorus (SATB), young chorus (SATB), 19 actors |
| Extra Information | Score indicated an accompaniment at opening without mentioning exact instrument. This is preferred to be with organ. |
