Henry VIII (Sullivan, Arthur)

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Publisher. Info. London: Metzler & Co., n.d.[1880].
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A8464.
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Parts

11 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭/A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (D/E) • Cornet 1/2 (A) • Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba • Timpani/Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle/Snare Drum • Violins I • Violins II (Incomplete) • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Metzler & Co., n.d.[1880].
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A8464.
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Misc. Notes Violins II is missing 4th movement.
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Publisher. Info. London: Metzler & Co., n.d.[1880].
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A8464.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Piano (Tours)
Arranger Berthold Tours (1838–1897)
Editor Paul Howarth (1953–2021)
Publisher. Info. Gilbert and Sullivan Archive, 2003.
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Misc. Notes With vocal parts for second movement
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General Information

Work Title Henry VIII
Alternative. Title
Composer Sullivan, Arthur
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IAS 115
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. March
  2. King Henry's Song
  3. Graceful Dance
  4. Water Music
First Performance. 1877/08/29
First Publication. 1879
Librettist William Shakespeare (ca.1564–1616)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation tenor (or bass), mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 cornets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, strings
Extra Information Written as incidental music to Shakespeare's play of the same name. Incorporates lyrics from Pastime with Good Company (Henry VIII).