The Fatherhood of God (Schnecker, Peter August)

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Movements/Sections	13 Sections: 1. Behold, what manner of love (Allegro moderato) (Introduction and Chorus) - Now are we the sons of God (Bass Solo) 2. Chorus: Father, the dearest, holiest name (Moderato) 3. Soprano Solo (For whom the Lord loweth He chasteneth) - Semi Chorus with Soprano Solo (But now, o Lord, Thou art our Father) (Andante) 4. Bass Solo (Thou'rt with me, o my Father) (Andantino) 5. Alto Solo (O Father Spirit, who with gentlest breath) (Moderato) 6. Chorus (Have we not all one Father) (Allegretto) 7. Allegretto (I will be a Father unto you) (Allegretto) 8. Solo Quartet, Tenor Solo and Chorus (O Thou that hearest prayer) 9. Soprano Solo (Father, to thy kind love we owe) (Andante) 10. Interlude without voices (Andante) 11. Trio for 2 Soprani and Alto (When my father and my mother forsake me.) 12. Duo for Soprano and Alto (My God, my Father, blissful name) 13. Chorus (Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven) (Allegro moderato)
First Publication	1900
Genre Categories	Sacred cantatas; Cantatas; Religious works; For 4 voices, mixed chorus, organ; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the soprano voice; Scores featuring the alto voice; Scores featuring the tenor voice; Scores featuring the bass voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the organ; For voices and chorus with keyboard; For 4 voices, mixed chorus, piano; Scores featuring the piano; English language

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I. Introduction and 1st Number
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2nd Number
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3rd and 4th Sections
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5th through 8th Sections
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9th through 13th (Final) Section
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Boston: Arthur P. Schmidt, 1900. Plate A.P.S. 5215.

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Work Title	The Fatherhood of God
Alternative Title	The Fatherhood of God: Sacred Cantata for Solo Voices and Chorus with Pianoforte or Organ Accompaniment

Composer	Schnecker, Peter August
Key	D major
Movements/Sections	13 Sections: 1. Behold, what manner of love (Allegro moderato) (Introduction and Chorus) - Now are we the sons of God (Bass Solo) 2. Chorus: Father, the dearest, holiest name (Moderato) 3. Soprano Solo (For whom the Lord loweth He chasteneth) - Semi Chorus with Soprano Solo (But now, o Lord, Thou art our Father) (Andante) 4. Bass Solo (Thou'rt with me, o my Father) (Andantino) 5. Alto Solo (O Father Spirit, who with gentlest breath) (Moderato) 6. Chorus (Have we not all one Father) (Allegretto) 7. Allegretto (I will be a Father unto you) (Allegretto) 8. Solo Quartet, Tenor Solo and Chorus (O Thou that hearest prayer) 9. Soprano Solo (Father, to thy kind love we owe) (Andante) 10. Interlude without voices (Andante) 11. Trio for 2 Soprani and Alto (When my father and my mother forsake me.) 12. Duo for Soprano and Alto (My God, my Father, blissful name) 13. Chorus (Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven) (Allegro moderato)
First Publication	1900
Librettist	Addison Fletcher Andrews (1857–fl.1919)
Language	English
Piece Style	Romantic
Instrumentation	Voices, chorus, organ (or piano)