Powick Asylum Music (Elgar, Edward)

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9 more: 2. Die Junge Kokette • 3. L'Assomoir • 4. The Valentine • 5. Maud • 6. Paris • 7. Nelly • 8. La Blonde • 9. Helcia • 10. Blumine

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Misc. Notes Transcribed from autograph ms. Some optional viola parts provided by editor.
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La Brunette (No.1)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, flute, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, euphonium (horn), piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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11 more: Flute • Clarinet (B♭) • Cornet 1 (B♭) • Cornet 2 (B♭) • Euphonium • Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas (ad lib.) • Cellos • Basses

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Misc. Notes Complete parts. Viola part optional, added by editor. Transcribed from autograph ms.
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Die Junge Kokette (No.2)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, flute, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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Misc. Notes Complete parts. No Euphonium. Viola part optional, added by editor. Transcribed from autograph ms.
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L'Assomoir (No.3)

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Misc. Notes Flute, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, euphonium (horn), piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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10 more: Clarinet (B♭ or A) • Cornet 1 (B♭) • Cornet 2 (B♭) • Euphonium • Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas (ad lib.) • Cellos • Basses

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Misc. Notes Complete parts. No Piccolo. Clarinet in A part is transposed B part, added by editor. Viola part optional, added by editor. Transcribed from autograph ms.
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The Valentine (No.4)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, flute, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, euphonium (horn), piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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11 more: Flute • Clarinet (B♭) • Cornet 1 (B♭) • Cornet 2 (B♭) • Euphonium • Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas (ad lib.) • Cellos • Basses

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Maud (No.5)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, flute, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, euphonium (horn), piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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11 more: Flute • Clarinet (B♭) • Cornet 1 (B♭) • Cornet 2 (B♭) • Euphonium • Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas (ad lib.) • Cellos • Basses

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Paris (No.6)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, flute, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, euphonium (horn), piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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Misc. Notes Complete parts. Clarinet in A part is transposed B part, added by editor. Viola part optional, added by editor. Transcribed from autograph ms.
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Nelly (No.7)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, flute, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, euphonium (horn), piano, violin 1 & 2, viola, cello, bass.
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La Blonde (No.8)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, trombone (horn), piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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Misc. Notes Complete parts. No Flute. Trombone takes place of Euphonium. Viola part optional, added by editor. Transcribed from autograph ms.
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Helcia (No.9)

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Misc. Notes Piccolo, clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, piano, violin 1 & 2, viola, cello, bass.
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Blumine (No.10)

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Misc. Notes Clarinet, cornets 1 & 2, piano, violin 1 & 2, viola (ad lib.), cello, bass.
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8 more: Cornet 1 (B♭) • Cornet 2 (B♭) • Piano • Violins I • Violins II • Violas (ad lib.) • Cellos • Basses

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Misc. Notes Complete parts. No piccolo, flute or euphonium. Viola part optional, added by editor. Transcribed from autograph ms.
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General Information

Work Title Powick Asylum Music
Alternative. Title
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Elgar, Edward
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IEE 152
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 10 dances:
1. La Brunette (5 Quadrilles, 1879)
2. Die Junge Kokette (5 Quadrilles, 1879)
3. L'Assomoir (5 Quadrilles, 1879)
4. The Valentine (5 Lancers, 1879)
5. Maud (Polka, 1880)
6. Paris (5 Quadrilles, 1880)
7. Nelly (Polka, 1881)
8. La Blonde (Polka, 1882)
9. Helcia (Polka, 1883)
10. Blumine (Polka, 1884)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1879-84
Dedication see below
1. Geo. Jenkins Esq.
2. Miss J. Holloway
6. Miss J. Holloway, Powycke
7. Fras. Thos. Elgar
8. H. J. W. (Helen Weaver)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation orchestra
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information Generally, the dances are scored for piccolo (and/or flute), clarinet, two cornets, euphonium (or trombone), bombardon (i.e. tuba, played bass part), piano, 1st & 2nd violins, viola (two dances only), cello and bass. Not all play in all the dances:
There is no piccolo in L'Assomoir or Blumine.
There is no flute in La Blonde, Helcia or Blumine.
Trombone substitutes for euphonium in La Blonde.
There is no euphonium in Die Junge Kokette, Helcia, La Blonde or Blumine.
The viola parts are in Nelly and Helcia.