May Song (Elgar, Edward)

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Performances

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Performer Pages Peter Bradley-Fulgoni (piano)
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Misc. Notes recorded in February 2019 at St. Paul's Hall, Huddersfield University: Peter Hill, sound engineer
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Performer Pages Luis Kolodin (Piano)
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Sheet Music

Scores

Publisher. Info. London: W.H. Broome, 1901.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Masters Music, 1993. Catalog M 2168.
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Parts

13 more: Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Cornet (B♭) • Trombone, Bass Trombone • Timpani • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: W.H. Broome, 1901.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5626.
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Misc. Notes Auxiliary Instruments have "ad. lib" written in their parts as doubling. (Flute 2, Oboe 2, Clarinet 2.....Horn 3/4, etc..)
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Small Orchestra (Composer)
Publisher. Info. London: W. H. Broome, n.d. Plate W. H. B. 25c.
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Misc. Notes "Inscribed to Mrs. T. Garmston Hyde" - Martina Hyde, the wife of wealthy solicitor Thomas Garmston Hyde. The family lived in Worcester and were friends of the Elgars, and Elgar taught piano to their eldest daughter, also called Martina.
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Publisher. Info. London: W.H. Broome, 1901.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5626.
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15 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet 1 (A) • Clarinet 2 (A) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Cornet 1/2 (A) • Trombone • Timpani/Triangle • Harp/Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Elkin & Co., 1901. Plate E. & Co. 1557.
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi. The parts for the score published by W. H. Broome & Co.
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For Violin and Piano (Morrison)
Arranger John Morrison
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General Information

Work Title May Song
Alternative. Title
Composer Elgar, Edward
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 42
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1901
First Performance. 1902
First Publication. 1901
Dedication Though the piece is not actually dedicated to Elgar's niece May Grafton, daughter of his sister Polly, it is suggested by the date of composition being close to her 21st birthday.
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation piano