Johan Helmich Roman (1694-1758)
"For the few hours of life allotted me" [unauthenticated work]
HRV 827
- Year of composition: Probably 1719 (according to Holm)
- Work category: Voice and other instruments
- Duration: Approx. 1-5 min
Instrumentation
cont.; with "si suona" elements
Solo voices/choir
soprano
- Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
- Possible call no. and autograph comment: Ro:85
Literature
Holm, Anna Lena: Tematisk förteckning över J.H. Romans vokalverk. Musikaliska akademiens bibliotek (1994)
Description of work
À Tempo giusto A major 12/8
Work comment
Unauthenticated work (according to Holm)
According to Holm the same lyrics were used by Henry Bowman (d. 1686)
Libretto/text
For the few hours of life allotted me
Grant me Great God - but bread and liberty