''Tobie'' is an
oratorio
An oratorio () is a large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists. Like most operas, an oratorio includes the use of a choir, soloists, an instrumental ensemble, various distinguishable characters, and arias. However, opera is mus ...
by
Charles Gounod
Charles-François Gounod (; ; 17 June 181818 October 1893), usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been ''Faust (opera), Faust'' (1859); his ''Roméo et Juliette'' (18 ...
to words by Lefèvre from 1854.
[ ''The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music'' Michael Kennedy, Joyce Bourne - 2004 p297 0198608845
oratorios: La Rédemption (1868–81); Mors et Vita (1885). cantatas: Marie Stuart (1837); Gallia (1871). church music: Messe a tre (1841); ...]
Recordings
*Paris Sorbonne Chorus, Paris Sorbonne Orchestra, Jacques Grimbert 1995
References
{{Charles Gounod
Oratorios by Charles Gounod
1854 compositions