2 Songs, Op.31 (Elgar, Edward)

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Naxos

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After (No.1)

For Voice and Orchestra (Morrison)
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Misc. Notes Key G minor
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A Song of Flight (No.2)

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After (No.1)

Editor First edition
Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1900. Plate H. 2932.
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Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1900. Plates H. 2863, 2933.
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Misc. Notes Missing pages in both files restored 03/04/2021
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A Song of Flight (No.2)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1900. Plate H. 2864.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

After (No.1)

For Voice and Orchestra (Morrison)
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Misc. Notes Flute, oboe, 2 clarinets (B), 2 bassoons, 2 horns (F), string section
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Arranger John Morrison
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Misc. Notes Flute, oboe, 2 clarinets (B), 2 bassoons, 2 horns (F), string section
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A Song of Flight (No.2)

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Misc. Notes Flute, oboe, 2 clarinets (B), 2 bassoons, 2 horns (F), string section
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General Information

Work Title 2 Songs
Alternative. Title
Name Translations After
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 182044514; LCCN: no00022364
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.31
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 78
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 songs:
  1. After
  2. A Song of Flight
Text Incipit see below
  1. A little time for laughter
  2. While we slumber and sleep
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1895
First Performance. 1900-03-02 — London, St. James' Hall: Harry Plunket Greene, baritone
First Publication. 1900 – London: Boosey & Co.
Librettist see below
  1. Philip Bourke Marston (1850–1887)
  2. Christina Rossetti (1830–1894)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
External Links 1. After: Wikipedia article
2. A Song of Flight: Wikipedia article