Henry VIII (Saint-Saëns, Camille)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's	4 acts
Composition Year	1883
Genre Categories	Operas; Theatrical Works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; French language; For violin, piano, harmonium (arr); For 3 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); Scores featuring the harmonium (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For violin, cello, piano, harmonium (arr); For 4 players (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr); For 2 pianos (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

Performances

Recordings

Suite from the ballet (EU)
*#440798 - 33.82MB - 14:41 - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/63/V - 283×⇩ - MP3 - Rgagnaux

MP3 file (audio)
Rgagnaux (2016/9/27)

Performer Pages	Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra) Henk Spruit (conductor)
Publisher Info.	Musical Masterpiece Society/Concert Hall Concert-Hall [Annual series, 7] Release G-18, (P) 1952 Gagnaux Collection
Copyright	Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes	Recorded ca. 1952
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Complete Score
*#558566 - 90.14MB, 557 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 99×⇩ - Schissel

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Schissel (2019/1/25)

Publisher. Info.	Holograph manuscript, 1882., December.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes	4 acts in 2 volumes.
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Cover, Table of Contents, Prelude and Act I
*#54554 - 32.12MB, 152 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2267×⇩ - jsnfmn

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⇒ 4 more: Act II • Act II Ballet • Act III • Act IV

Act II
*#54555 - 32.23MB, 163 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 977×⇩ - jsnfmn

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Act II Ballet
*#54556 - 19.20MB, 102 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1008×⇩ - jsnfmn

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Act III
*#54557 - 27.65MB, 114 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 681×⇩ - jsnfmn

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Act IV
*#54558 - 24.74MB, 124 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 764×⇩ - jsnfmn

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Editor	First edition
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D.S.& Cie. 3174.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
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Parts

Ballet (Nos.1-4, 6)

Flute 1/2, 3/Piccolo
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⇒ 10 more: Oboe 1/2, English Horn • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) (also Alto Clarinet (F)), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (E♭/B♭), 3/4 (F) • Cornet 1/2 (E♭) • Trumpet 1/2 (B♭/F) • Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Triangle/Tambourine, Cymbals/Bass Drum/Tam-Tam • Harp 1/2

Oboe 1/2, English Horn
*#786456 - 0.74MB, 12 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Sallen112

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Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) (also Alto Clarinet (F)), Bass Clarinet (B♭)
*#786457 - 0.86MB, 13 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 24×⇩ - Sallen112

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Bassoon 1/2
*#786458 - 0.65MB, 11 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - Sallen112

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Horn 1/2 (E♭/B♭), 3/4 (F)
*#786459 - 0.92MB, 16 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Sallen112

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Cornet 1/2 (E♭)
*#786460 - 0.21MB, 3 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - Sallen112

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Trumpet 1/2 (B♭/F)
*#786461 - 0.35MB, 6 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21×⇩ - Sallen112

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Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba
*#786462 - 1.00MB, 18 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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Timpani
*#786463 - 0.25MB, 4 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - Sallen112

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Triangle/Tambourine, Cymbals/Bass Drum/Tam-Tam
*#786464 - 0.36MB, 8 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 19×⇩ - Sallen112

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Harp 1/2
*#786465 - 0.32MB, 6 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - Sallen112

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Editor	First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D. S. & Cie. 3151.
Reprinted	New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1984, 1965.
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Ballet (Nos.1, 2, 4, 6)

Flute 1/2, Piccolo
*#457289 - 1.58MB, 14 (10, 4) pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 58×⇩ - Philhar

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⇒ 13 more: Oboe 1/2, English Horn • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) (also Alto Clarinet (F)), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (E♭/C), 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (F/B♭), Cornets 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Triangle/Tambourine, Bass Drum/Cymbal/Gong • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Oboe 1/2, English Horn
*#457290 - 1.30MB, 11 (10, 1) pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 43×⇩ - Philhar

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Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) (also Alto Clarinet (F)), Bass Clarinet (B♭)
*#457291 - 1.35MB, 11 (10, 1) pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 42×⇩ - Philhar

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Bassoon 1/2
*#457292 - 0.97MB, 9 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 40×⇩ - Philhar

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Horn 1/2 (E♭/C), 3/4 (F)
*#457293 - 1.31MB, 12 (4, 8) pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 42×⇩ - Philhar

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Trumpet 1/2 (F/B♭), Cornets 1/2 (B♭)
*#457294 - 0.98MB, 8 (5, 3) pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - Philhar

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Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba
*#457295 - 1.47MB, 15 (7, 4, 4) pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - Philhar

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Timpani, Triangle/Tambourine, Bass Drum/Cymbal/Gong
*#457296 - 1.10MB, 9 (3, 3, 3) pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 49×⇩ - Philhar

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Harp
*#457297 - 0.39MB, 4 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - Philhar

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Violins I
*#457298 - 1.15MB, 10 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 56×⇩ - Philhar

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Violins II
*#457299 - 1.11MB, 10 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 43×⇩ - Philhar

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Violas
*#457300 - 0.83MB, 8 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 47×⇩ - Philhar

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Cellos
*#457301 - 0.65MB, 6 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 43×⇩ - Philhar

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Basses
*#457302 - 0.56MB, 6 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 38×⇩ - Philhar

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Editor	First edition
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D. S. & Cie. 3151.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
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Ballet (Nos.3, 6)

Violins I
*#786469 - 0.36MB, 4 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - Sallen112

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⇒ 4 more: Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Violins II
*#786470 - 0.21MB, 3 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Sallen112

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Violas
*#786471 - 0.18MB, 2 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 12×⇩ - Sallen112

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Cellos
*#786472 - 0.12MB, 2 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - Sallen112

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Basses
*#786473 - 0.16MB, 2 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Sallen112

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Editor	First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D. S. & Cie. 3151.
Reprinted	New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1965-1966.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
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Vocal Scores

Complete Score (color)
*#361733 - 29.16MB, 472 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 257×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2015/1/18)

Complete Score (mono)
*#361734 - 25.06MB, 472 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 318×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2015/1/18)

Arranger	Léon Delahaye (1844-1896), piano reduction
Language	French
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D.S. & Cie. 3083.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes	View UNC-CH copy at archive.org View BYU copy at archive.org
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Complete Score
*#514878 - 27.88MB, 484 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 130×⇩ - Music Addict

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⇒ 4 more: Preliminaries and Act I • Act II • Act III • Act IV

Preliminaries and Act I
*#27330 - 6.38MB, 113 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1225×⇩ - Carolus

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Act II
*#27331 - 7.65MB, 131 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 699×⇩ - Carolus

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Act III
*#27332 - 9.26MB, 157 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 625×⇩ - Carolus

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Act IV
*#27333 - 4.61MB, 83 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 575×⇩ - Carolus

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Arranger	Léon Delahaye (1844-1896), piano reduction
Language	French
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D.S. & Cie. 3083.
Reprinted	Paris: Durand-Schoenewerk, n.d.(after 1885). Plate D.S. 3083.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes	Includes color cover
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Selections

For Piano (Cramer)

See: Illustrations sur 'Henry VIII' by R. Cramer

Ballet-Divertissement

For 2 Pianos (Choisnel)

Complete Score
*#62901 - 2.61MB, 23 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 355×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2010/4/29)

Color Cover
*#62900 - 0.16MB, 1 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 139×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2010/4/29)

Arranger	Gaston Choisnel (1857-1921)
Publisher. Info.	Paris: A. Durand & Fils, n.d.(ca.1903). Plate D. & F. 6320.
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Marche du Synode

For Piano 4 hands (Messager)

Complete Score
*#106487 - 1.03MB, 9 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 288×⇩ - Massenetique

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Massenetique (2011/6/22)

Arranger	André Messager (1853-1929)
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D.S. & Cie. 3129.
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For Organ (Boëllmann)

Complete Score
*#45771 - 0.28MB, 5 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 967×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/11/9)

Arranger	Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D.S. & Cie. 3203.
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Quatuor (Act IV)

For Violin, Cello (ad. lib.), Harmonium and Piano (Guilmant)

Complete Score, Harmonium and Cello Part
*#313101 - 1.69MB, 23 pp. - 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 167×⇩ - RTM

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Arranger	Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
Publisher. Info.	Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(ca.1883). Plate D.S. & Cie. 3160.
Copyright	Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes	Monochrome.
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General Information

Work Title	Henry VIII
Alternative. Title
Name Translations	Henri VIII; Генри VIII; ヘンリー八世 (オペラ)
Name Aliases	Генри VIII (опера); ヘンリー8世(オペラ)
Authorities	WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 179844952; LCCN: n84107471; GND: 30031180X; BNF: 13925649r
Composer	Saint-Saëns, Camille
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.	ICS 105
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's	4 acts: Ballet-Divertissement Introduction - Entrée des Clans Idylle Écossaise La Fête du Houblon Danse de la Gipsy Scherzetto Gigue et Final
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.	1883
First Performance.	1883-03-05 in Paris: Opéra de Paris Jean Lassalle (Henry VIII) Gabrielle Krauss (Catherine d'Aragon) Alphonsine Richard (Anne Boleyn) Mlle. Nastorg (Lady Clarence) Étienne Dereims (Don Gomez de Feria) Auguste Boudouresque (Cardinal Campeggio) Eugène Lorrain (Le duc de Norfolk) Étienne Sapin (Le comte de Surrey) M. Gaspard (Cranmer) M. Malvaut (Garter King of Arms) M. Boutens (Un huissier)
First Publication.	1883
Librettist	Léonce Détroyat (1829–1898) Armand Silvestre (1837–1901)
Language	French
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period	Romantic
Piece Style	Romantic
Instrumentation	voices, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail	Cast Henry VIII (baritone) Catherine d'Aragon (soprano) Anne Boleyn (mezzo-soprano) Lady Clarence (soprano) Don Gomez de Feria (tenor) Cardinal Campeggio, legatus of the pope (bass) Le duc de Norfolk (bass) Le comte de Surrey (tenor) Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury (bass) Garter King of Arms (tenor) Un huissier (bass) Mixed Chorus (SATB) Orchestra 3 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet (also opt. contrabass clarinet), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 cornets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, 2 harps, strings (bass drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, tam-tam) Offstage Military Orchestra piccolo clarinet, 5 saxophones (soprano, 2 altos, tenor, baritone) 2 cornets, trumpet, 2 saxotrombas, 9 saxhorns (piccolo, 3 sopranos, 2 baritones, bass, 2 contrabasses) 3 trombones, tambour (field drum)
External Links	Wikipedia article Henry VIII - Scores at Sheet Music Plus