Froissart, Op.19 (Elgar, Edward)

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Company, Limited, 1901. Plate 11191.
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Misc. Notes Partially cleaned-up b/w scan.
Version revised by the composer.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Company, Limited, 1901. Plate 11191.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5743.
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Misc. Notes Full Score is 10x13 scan.
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Parts

11 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 • Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon (ad lib.) • Horn 1/2 (F), 3/4 (B♭ & E) • Trumpet 1/2 (B♭, A) • Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone • Timpani/Cymbals (ad lib.) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., n.d.(1890).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Editor John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2019
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Misc. Notes The original Horn 3/4 part in B & E transposed for modern F horns
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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Trombone 2 part discovered, neatly transposed to tenor clef. Tenor clef is a normal alternative to bass clef for the tenor trombone, but Elgar's trombone 1 & 2 parts for Froissart are both in alto clef.
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Editor David Keeffe (b. 1956)
Publisher. Info. David Keeffe, 2022.
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Misc. Notes Typeset versions of: transposition of horns 3/4 to F from the original keys and re-presentation of trombones 1 and 2 into bass clef.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Piano (West)
Arranger John Ebenezer West (1863-1929)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Ltd., 1904. Plate 11899.
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General Information

Work Title Froissart
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Froissart Overture; Obertura Froissart; フロワッサール; Froissart (Elgar)
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.19
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IEE 28
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1890 (finished in April)
First Performance. 1890-09-09 in Worcester, Three Choirs Festival.
Festival Orchestra, Edward Elgar (conductor)
First Publication. 1890 - London: Novello
Average DurationAvg. Duration 15 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon (ad lib)
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones
timpani, cymbals (ad lib.), strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society
Notes by Paul Serotsky
Preface by Phillip Brookes, Elgar concert overtures (gives 10 September for premiere)