Originally composed in 1887 for soli, chorus and organ, Dvorak expanded this outstanding work in 1892 for a London concert featuring a large choir and full orchestra. The premiere was given on March 11, 1893. The vocal score is a digitally-enhanced reproduction of the arrangement by Berthold Tours first issued by Novello, Ewer, & Co. in 1893. Now with measure numbers at the beginning of each system. A practical performance edition designed to make the chorus member"s job easier.