The Story of Sayid, Op.34 (Mackenzie, Alexander Campbell)

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Arranger Battison Haynes (1859–1900)
Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. [1886].
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Solemn March

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Arranger George Clement Martin (1844-1916)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d.(ca.1887). Plate 7340.
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Arranger Francis Cunningham Woods (1862-1929)
Publisher. Info. Funeral Marches, pp.117-121
London: Novello & Co., Ltd., n.d. Plate 10740.
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Work Title The Story of Sayid
Alternative. Title A Dramatic Cantata for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra
Composer Mackenzie, Alexander Campbell
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.34
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IAM 38
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 14 numbers in 2 parts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1886
First Performance. 1886-10-13 - Leeds Festival, Victoria Hall
Barton McGuckin (Sayid)
Marie Louise Cecile Lajeunesse Albani (Ilmas)
Watkin Mills (Sawa)
Iver McKay (A Watchman)
Dan Billington (A Horseman)
Alexander Campbell Mackenzie (conductor)
First Publication. 1886 – London: Novello, Ewer, & Co.
  • Full score
  • Vocal score
Librettist Joseph Bennett (1831–1911)
Language English
Dedication The Members of the Senatus Academicus of the University of St. Andrews
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Voices, chorus and orchestra
Roles
Sayid (tenor)
Ilmas (soprano)
Sawa (tenor)
A Watchman (baritone)
A Horseman (baritone)
Mixed Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra

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Full orchestral score published by Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d. [1886]. Autograph full score: London, British Library MS Add.65509.

The role of the Watchman may be sung by either a tenor or baritone.

Musical Times, September 1 1887 suggests 1887, not 1886, but perhaps there is an earlier 1886 appearance?