Come, Gentle Night! (Elgar, Edward)

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For Voice and Orchestra (Morrison)
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Misc. Notes Key D
Tempo is uniform and so does not include the subtle tempo changes indicated in the score.
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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 (A or 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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General Information

Work Title Come, Gentle Night!
Alternative. Title
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 293796915
Composer Elgar, Edward
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IEE 111
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 song (Andante)
Text Incipit Come, gentle night! Upon our eye-lids lay thy fingers light
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1901
First Performance. 1901/10/12 in London, Queens Hall
Clara Butt
First Publication. 1901 – London: Boosey & Co.
Librettist Clifton Bingham (1859–1913)
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 3 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information "Sung by Madame Clara Butt" on all title pages.