Coronation Ode, Op.44 (Elgar, Edward)

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Performances

Naxos

Synthesized/MIDI

For Voice and Piano (Vianini)

Publisher Info. Altena: Jürgen Knuth
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1911 [c1902].
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Misc. Notes Revised edition. Includes The Queen (added 1911).
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Military Band

Arranger Michael Retford (1854–1924)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902.
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Misc. Notes Military band part prepared for original publication by Michael Refrod. Score for leader of military band (indicated only in reduction in orchestral score).
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Parts

19 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Tuba • Timpani • Side Drum, Bass Drum/Cymbals • Harp • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses • Cover Page

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1911 [c1902]. Plate H. 3663.
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Misc. Notes Later printing with insert for The Queen (1911).
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Vocal Scores

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plate H. 3608.
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Selections

Editor unknown
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902, 1911.
Reprinted London: Boosey & Co., 1935. Plate H. 14207.
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Misc. Notes Inscribed "Set to music for soprano, contralto, tenor and bass soli, chorus and orchestra". Sections taken from the original 1902 version (except The Queen, published 1911).
I. Crown the King
II a. The Queen
IV a. Hark upon the hallowed air
IV b. Only let the heart be pure
VI. Land of hope and glory.
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Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plate H. 3608.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 4 Voices, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra or Military Band (Morrison)
Arranger John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2020
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Misc. Notes Realisation of the Military Band part indicated by the composer in the orchestral score
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Selections

For Female Chorus and Piano (Rowley)
Arranger Alec Rowley (1892–1958)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1937. Plate H. 14632.
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Misc. Notes Arranged from the original 1902 version, for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937.
I. Crown the King
II a. The Queen
IV b. Only let the heart be pure
VI. Land of hope and glory.
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For Mixed Chorus
Editor Unknown
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902.
Reprinted London: Boosey & Co., 1952. Plate B & H 17294.
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Misc. Notes Vocal score without accompaniment.
Adapted from the original 1902 version for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
I. Crown the Queen
II a. True Queen of British homes and hearts (The Queen)
II b. Daughter of ancient Kings
III. Britain, ask of thyself
IV a. Hark upon the hallowed air (tacet)
IV b. Only let the heart be pure (tacet)
VI. Land of hope and glory.
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Daughter of ancient Kings (No.2b)

For Male Chorus
Arranger Composer?
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plate H.3796.
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Misc. Notes For men's voices (TTBB), with piano (ad lib.)
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Peace, gentle Peace (No.5)

For Mixed Chorus
Arranger Unknown
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1910. Plate H. 6582.
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Misc. Notes Intended to be sung unaccompanied, the piano part is for practice only.
When performed in The Coronation Ode the orchestra plays a short introduction before the choir sings without accompaniment, and the four solo singers join for the second verse.
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Land of hope and glory (No.6)

For Voice, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra

15 more: Flutes 1/2 • Oboes 1/2 • Clarinets 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoons 1/2 • Horns 1/2 (F) • Solo Cornet (B♭), Trumpets 1/2 (F) • Trombones 1/2, 3 • Timpani, Side Drum • Harp (ad lib.) • Organ (ad lib.) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Editor Composer ?
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plate H.3740.
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Misc. Notes B-flat major. The Solo Cornet part is clearly a substitute for the vocal line.
No arranger is credited, but the use of F trumpets and trombones in alto clef is characteristic of the composer's orchestration of this period.
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Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plate H. 3708.
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Misc. Notes Fits Orchestral version of Land of hope and glory in B
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Editor John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2019
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Misc. Notes Transposition of original F trumpets part for modern B trumpets.
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15 more: Flute 1/2/Piccolo • Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (F) • Cornet Solo (B♭), Trumpets 1/2 (F) • Trombone 1/2, 3 • Timpani, Side Drum • Harp (ad lib.) • Organ (ad lib.) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plate H.8582.
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Misc. Notes C major.
Correction 10/09/2022: The Violin I/Conductor parts have been replaced with the correct parts in key C.
The Solo Cornet part is clearly a substitute for the vocal line. Apart from the inclusion of Piccolo in the flutes part (to assist the flutes with their top notes) this appears to be a transposition of the version in B.
No arranger is credited, but the use of F trumpets and trombones in alto clef is characteristic of the composer's orchestration of this period.
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Editor John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2019
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Misc. Notes Transposition of original F trumpets part for modern B trumpets.
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For School Orchestra (Woodhouse)

17 more: Piano Conductor • Flute • Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon • Alto Saxophone (E♭) • Tenor Saxophone (B♭) • Horn 1/2 (F), 1/2 (E♭) • Cornet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violins III • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Charles Woodhouse (1879–1939)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1933. Plate 7330.
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Misc. Notes C major. Hawkes School Series No.25. Titled "Pomp and Circumstance: Theme from March No.1", probably for US publication, but comparison with the composer's arrangement shows clearly that this is an arrangement of the complete song Land of hope and glory.
The E Horn parts are the F Horn parts transposed. The complete score indicates Trumpets, where the parts are for Cornets. The Violin III part appears to be a substitute for Viola.
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For Mixed Chorus and Orchestra (East Manchester Choral Society)

11 more: Oboe • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭), Clarinet 1/2 (A) • Bassoon • Horn (C), Horn (F) • Trumpets 1/2, 3, 4 (B♭) • Timpani, Drums (Cymbals/Side Drum/Triangle) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Publisher. Info. East Manchester Choral Society, n.d.(ca.1902-10)
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Misc. Notes C major. Manuscript accompaniment to a choral version of Land of hope and glory arranged by person unknown for a specific small orchestra and choir. The A Clarinet parts are transpositions of the parts for B clarinets. The F Horn part is a transposition of the part for horn in C.
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For Cornet Solo or Voice and Military Band (Retford)
Arranger Michael Retford (1854–1924)
Publisher. Info. Boosey & Co., No.1906, London.
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Misc. Notes Cornet Solo (or Accompaniment for Song in B)
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Arranger Michael Retford (1854–1924)
Editor John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2021
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Misc. Notes with Retford's arrangement for Cornet solo and Military Band
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For Military Band (Hume)
Arranger James Ord Hume (1864–1932)
Publisher. Info. Boosey's March Journal No.284
London: Boosey & Co., 1914. Plate H.8585.
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Misc. Notes Many parts the same as in the Brass Band set.
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Editor John Morrison
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Misc. Notes E horn parts transposed for modern horns in F
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For Brass Band (Hume)
Arranger James Ord Hume (1864–1932)
Publisher. Info. Boosey's March Journal No.284
London: Boosey & Co., 1914. Plate H.8585.
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Misc. Notes Many parts the same as in the Military Band set.
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For B Baritone and Piano (Hume)
Arranger James Ord Hume (1864–1932)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1907. Plate H.5467.
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Misc. Notes Arranged as a Solo for B Baritone, also for B Cornet, Trombone or Euphonium.
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For Voice and Mixed Chorus (Composer)
Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plate H.5486.
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Misc. Notes Solo and chorus, without piano accompaniment
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For Mixed Chorus and Piano (Fagge)
Arranger Arthur Fagge (1864–1943)
Publisher. Info. Boosey's Choral Miscellany No.39
London: Boosey & Co., 1914. Plate H.13979.
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Misc. Notes Since Fagge just added the alto, tenor and bass voices and (as far as I can see) didn't change the original soprano part and accompaniment, this score can also be used for a solo performance. - R.P.
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For String Quartet (Fine)
Arranger Elaine Fine (b. 1959)
Publisher. Info. Elaine Fine, 2022.
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For 2 Sopranos, Contralto and Piano (Fagge)
Arranger Arthur Fagge (1864–1943)
Publisher. Info. Boosey's Choral Miscellany No.48
London: Boosey & Co., 1906. Plate H.4076.
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Misc. Notes For 1st & 2nd Soprano and Contralto voices with piano accompaniment
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For 2 Voices and Piano (Fagge)
Arranger Arthur Fagge (1864–1943)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1914. Plate H.8637.
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Misc. Notes The score specifies "1st voice" and "2nd voice". Suitable for soprano and alto.
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For Voice and Piano (Composer)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1902. Plates H. 3670, 3700, 3701.
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Misc. Notes "Sung by Madame Clara Butt." on the title page.
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Editor Giovanni Vianini
Publisher. Info. Giovanni Vianini
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.
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General Information

Work Title Coronation Ode
Alternative. Title
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.44
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 17
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 sections:
I. Introduction. Crown the King
II. Chorus
a. The Queen (added 1911)
b. Daughter of ancient Kings
III. Britain, ask of thyself
IV. Duet and Chorus
a. Hark upon the hallowed air
b. Only let the heart be pure
V. Peace, gentle Peace
VI. Finale: Land of hope and glory
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1901-02, 1911
First Performance. 1902-10-02. Sheffield Festival
Vocal soli, Festival Chorus, Orchestra, Edward Elgar (conductor)
First Publication. 1902 - London: Boosey & Co.
Librettist Arthur Christopher Benson (1862–1925)
Language English
Dedication by Special Permission, to His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII
Composed for the Grand Opera Syndicate, for the state performance at Covent Garden.
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, chorus, orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
Solo Voices (soprano, alto, bass)
Mixed Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, 3 percussion, organ, harp, strings
Related Works Pomp and Circumstance March No.1, Op.39 No.1 (trio melody used in Finale)
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information The last section, Land of hope and glory was also arranged and expanded as a separate work for voice, chorus and orchestra.