Note 170 — Chapter XVI
Henry Edward Krehbiel translation
This composition, solo and chorus, E-flat major, 4-4, forty-three measures long, had for a text only these words:
“Long life to our dear Prince May he live! May noble deeds be his loveliest calling, Then shall he not forgo the loveliest reward. May he live, etc.”
A copy of this, received many years ago from Dr. Edmund Schebek, is inscribed “Evening of April 12, 1822, before the birthday of His Ser. Prince Ferdinand Lobkowitz.” This young Prince completed his 25th year on April 13, 1822. It is clear, therefore, that this inscription refers to a performance, not to the composition of the little work.