Sea Pictures, Op.37 (Elgar, Edward)

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Translator Wilhelm Henzen (1850–1910), German text
George Petilleau, French text
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1900. Plate 18.
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Misc. Notes Page before beginning of each movement has the complete poems in English, German, and French.
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19 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Contrabassoon (No.5 only) • Horn 1/2 (F) • Horn 3/4 (F, tacet Nos.2, 4) • Trumpet 1/2 (A, tacet Nos.2, 4) • Trombone 1/2 (tacet Nos.2, 4) • Trombone 3 (bass, tacet Nos.2, 4) • Tuba • Timpani (tacet Nos.2, 4) • Bass Drum, / Gong/Cymbals (tacet Nos.2, 3, 4) • Harp • Organ / (tacet Nos.1, 2, 4, 'ad lib.' No.5) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899.
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Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899. Plate H. 2670.
Reprinted London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d.(after 1930). Plate 857.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Sea Slumber-Song (No.1)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899. Plate H. 2670.
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In Haven (No.2)

Sabbath Morning at Sea (No.3)

Where Corals Lie (No.4)

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In Haven (Capri) (No.2), Where Corals Lie (No.4), Sabbath Morning at Sea (No.3)

For Military Band (Woodhouse/Hibbert)

13 more: Flute • Oboe • E♭ Clarinet • Solo, 1, 2, 3 Clarinets (B♭) • Alto Clarinet (E♭), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Alto Saxophone (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭), Bass Saxophone (B♭) • Bassoons 1, 2 • Horns 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Cornets Solo/1, 2 (B♭) • Trombones 1, 2, Bass Trombone • Euphonium, Baritone (B♭) • Basses • Timpani, Drums

Arranger Charles Woodhouse (1879–1939), transcribed for Military Band by Arthur Hibbert (1901–1942)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co. Ltd., 1938. Plate 8136.
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General Information

Work Title Sea Pictures
Alternative. Title
Name Translations 海の絵; Sea pictures; 海景
Name Aliases Sea pictures, op. 37
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176197197; LCCN: n81005116; GND: 300049838; [2 more...]BNF: 13911872n; NLA: 35569313
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.37
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IEE 68
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs:
  1. Sea Slumber-Song
  2. In Haven (Capri)
  3. Sabbath Morning at Sea
  4. Where Corals Lie
  5. The Swimmer
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1899 July (except for No.2, 30 May 1897)
First Performance. 1899-10-05 in Norwich, Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Clara Butt (contralto), Festival orchestra, Edward Elgar (conductor)
First Publication. 1900*
Librettist 1. Roden Noel (1834-1894)
2. Alice Elgar (1848-1920)
3. Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
4. Richard Garnett (1835-1906)
5. Adam Lindsay Gordon (1836-1870)
Language English
Dedication Clara Butt
Average DurationAvg. Duration 24 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation alto, orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba (tacet Nos.2, 4)
timpani, bass drum, gong, cymbals, organ, harp, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
All Music Guide
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society (PDF)
The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
Extra Information *Published in 1900 despite copyright date of 1899. Delayed and published in 1900 due to disagreements. (See Wikipedia article)