Symphony No.2, Op.63 (Elgar, Edward)

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4 more: I. Allegro Vivace e Nobilmente • II. Larghetto • III. Rondo; Presto • IV. Moderato e Maestoso

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1911.
Reprinted London: Ernst Eulenburg, 1985. Plate E.E. 6769. Ed.8006
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16 more: Oboe 1, 2, English Horn • Piccolo Clarinet (E♭) • Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2 (F) • Horn 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Bass Drum/Cymbals, Small Drum/Tenor Drum / (Tenor Drum Optional) • Harp 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1911.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(after 1986).
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For Piano 4 hands (Karg-Elert)
Arranger Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Company, Limited, 1912. Plate 13688.
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For Piano (Karg-Elert)
Arranger Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1912. Plate 13598.
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Work Title Symphony No.2
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Symphonie nº 2; Simfonia núm. 2; Symphony No. 2; 2. Sinfonie; 交響曲第2番 (エルガー); [9 more...]Simfonio Numero 2; 2. szimfónia; Sinfonia n. 2 (Elgar); Symfoni nr. 2; Симфония № 2; 2η Συμφωνία; 第2号交响曲; Siansa Uimh. 2; Sinfonía n.º 2
Name Aliases Symphony No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 63; Sinfonía n.º 2 en mi bemol mayor, Op. 63
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176000028; GND: 300049862; BNF: 139118850
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.63
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 86
Key E-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
I. Allegro vivace e nobilmente
II. Larghetto
III. Rondo
IV. Moderato e maestoso
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1909-11
First Performance. 1911-05-24 in London, Queen's Hall
Queen's Hall Orchestra, Edward Elgar (conductor)
Dedication "to the memory of His late Majesty King Edward VII"
Average DurationAvg. Duration 55 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra
3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, piccolo clarinet,
2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, cymbals, 2 harps, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society