Fantasia on Christmas Carols (Vaughan Williams, Ralph)

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Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, 1924. Plate S. & B. 3094.
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, 1999.
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Misc. Notes Copyright 1924 by Stainer & Bell. Plate from Syracuse University library catalog.
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Parts

13 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (F) • Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba • Timpani, Triangle/Bells • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, n.d.[1924].
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, 1912. Plate S. & B. 1223.
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Editor Marc Cerisier (b. 1982)
Publisher. Info. Marc Cerisier, 2022.
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Misc. Notes Includes new orchestral reduction for organ.
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General Information

Work Title Fantasia on Christmas Carols
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Composer Vaughan Williams, Ralph
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRV 20
Key E Phrygian mode
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 continuous sections:
  1. Andante (The truth sent from above) (E minor)
  2. Moderato (Come all you worthy gentlemen) (E major)
  3. [L'istesso tempo] (On Christmas night all Christians sing) (G major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1912
First Publication. 1912
Librettist Traditional
Language English
Dedication Cecil Sharp
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation baritone, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, triangle, chimes, organ, strings
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