Comus (Arne, Thomas Augustine)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
First Publication 1740 ca. - London: William Smith
Genre Categories Masques; Theatrical Works; For 2 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the soprano voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; English language; For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For trumpet, organ (arr); Scores featuring the trumpet (arr); For 2 players (arr)

Contents

Performances

Naxos

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Sonata

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

 Virtual Performance
#498003 - 3.56MB - 2:41 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 71×⇩ - MP3 - Michrond

MP3 file (audio)
Michrond (2017/10/25)

Publisher Info. Michel Rondeau, 2017.
Performers MIDI
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.
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Sheet Music

Scores

 Complete Score
#443134 - 5.01MB, 25 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 146×⇩ - Giovanni Tribuzio

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Giovanni Tribuzio (2016/10/14)

Publisher. Info. London: William Smith, n.d.(ca.1740).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes University of Pavia-Cremona, Musicology Dept. (I-CRsp): RISM A/I: A 1745
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 Complete Score
#628808 - 73.79MB, 48 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 44×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, n.d.(ca.1764).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes The British Library, London (GB-Lbl): RISM A/I: A 1747
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 Overture
#628805 - 2.70MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/V/C* - 27×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

Editor Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975)
Publisher. Info. New York: Edwin F. Kalmus, No.A1209, 1933.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Reprinted many times without notice so now public domain in USA. Yes, the film composer Bernard Herrmann.
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Parts

Overture

 Oboe 1
#628810 - 0.09MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

⇒ 6 more: Oboe 2 • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos / Basses / Continuo

 Oboe 2
#628811 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10×⇩ - Alaric

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (C)
#628812 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

 Violins I
#628813 - 0.12MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

 Violins II
#628814 - 0.11MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

 Violas
#628815 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Alaric

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 Cellos / Basses / Continuo
#628816 - 0.09MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

Publisher. Info. 8 Overtures in 8 parts, No.7
London: John Walsh, n.d.[1751].
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 Flute
#56752 - 0.15MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 277×⇩ - KGill

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KGill (2010/2/20)

⇒ 6 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Bassoon • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos and Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
#56753 - 0.34MB, 2, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 170×⇩ - KGill

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 Bassoon
#56754 - 0.14MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 139×⇩ - KGill

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (C)
#56755 - 0.17MB, 1, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 188×⇩ - KGill

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 Violins I, II
#56756 - 0.73MB, 2, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 273×⇩ - KGill

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 Violas
#56757 - 0.26MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 129×⇩ - KGill

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 Cellos and Basses
#56758 - 0.27MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 167×⇩ - KGill

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KGill (2010/2/20)

Editor Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975)
Publisher. Info. New York: Edwin F. Kalmus, 1933. Catalog A1209.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Reproduced from copyist manuscript.
These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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Vocal Scores

Selections

 Overture and Songs
#270545 - 1.94MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 754×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Fynnjamin (2013/2/21)

Publisher. Info. London: Harrison & Co., n.d. Plate (1).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Title-page transcription
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 Songs, Duetto and Trio
#368173 - 2.79MB, 27 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 142×⇩ - Fynnjamin

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Fynnjamin (2015/3/5)

Publisher. Info. London: John Cox at Simpson's Musick Shop, n.d.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Overture

For Organ

 Complete Score (EU)
#385103 - 6.35MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/33/V - 282×⇩ - David Campbell

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David Campbell (2015/7/8)

Arranger Harry Wall (1871-1941)
Publisher. Info. Cramer's Library of Organ Music by British Composers, Set 5 (No.8)
London: J.B. Cramer & Co., Ltd., 1937. Plate J.B.C. & Co. Ltd. 14402.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Arrangement dedicated to Dr. Marshall Bidwell.
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Sonata

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

 Complete Score and Trumpet Part
#498001 - 0.19MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 168×⇩ - Michrond

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Michrond (2017/10/25)

 Engraving files (Finale & XML)
#498002 - 0.54MB, ? pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 49×⇩ - Michrond

ZIP typeset by arranger
Michrond (2017/10/25)

Arranger Michel Rondeau (b. 1948)
Publisher. Info. Michel Rondeau, 2017.
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General Information

Work Title Comus
Alternative. Title The Masque of Comus
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Arne, Thomas Augustine
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. RISM A/I: A 1745
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ITA 8
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
First Performance. 1738-03-04 in London. Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
First Publication. 1740 ca. - London: William Smith
Librettist John Dalton (1709-1763), after John Milton (1608–1674)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, chorus, orchestra
InstrDetail
Cast
A Lady (non-singing)
Comus, a Magician (non-singing)
Euphrosyne, a Grace (soprano)
Sabrina, a Nymph (soprano)
First brother of the lady (non-singing)
Second brother of the lady (non-singing)

Mixed chorus (SATB)

Assorted spirits, revelers in Comus's pleasure crew, etc.

Orchestra

2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon
2 trumpets, timpani, strings, continuo
Manuscript Sources Mss score, 18th century (GB-Lbl, Add. 11518)
External Links Wikipedia article
Libretto @ LoC
Extra Locations Selections also in 6 Songs (Nos.1-2)
Extra Information The only singing parts are the 2 soprano parts, but there are 4 other non-singing roles.
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