The Music Makers, Op.69 (Elgar, Edward)

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1912. Plate 13788.
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Misc. Notes Revised reproduction of the First Edition of the full score. Scanned at 300dpi, but with pages straightened insufficiently.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1912. Plate 13788.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A9124.
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16 more: Oboe 1, 2, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals • Snare Drum/Triangle • Harp 1/2 • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1912. Plate 13788.
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1912. Plate 13704.
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Editor Michael Gibson
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Prelude

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Arranger John Morrison
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Misc. Notes Flute 1/2/3/Piccolo, Eb Clarinet, Oboe 1/2, Bb Clarinet 1/2/3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1/2, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Bassoon 1/2, Horn 1/2/3/4, Cornet 1/2/3, Trombone 1/2/3, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, String Bass, Side Drum, Timpani.
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General Information

Work Title The Music Makers
Alternative. Title
Name Translations ミュージック・メイカーズ; 創樂者
Name Aliases The Music Makers (Elgar); The Music Makers, Op. 69
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; LCCN: no98003975
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.69
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 44
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 movement (10 sections)
Text Incipit We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1912
First Performance. 1912-10-01 in Birmingham, Birmingham Festival
Muriel Foster (alto solo), Festival Chorus and Orchestra, Edward Elgar (conductor)
First Publication. 1912 - London: Novello
Librettist Arthur O'Shaughnessy (1844–1881), whose Ode was set in entirety
Language English
Dedication Nicholas Kilburn
Average DurationAvg. Duration 40 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation alto, chorus, orchestra
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Mixed Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets,
bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 3 trumpet, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, bass drum, cymbals, snare drum, triangle
organ, 2 harps, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
All Music Guide
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society
Scores at Sheet Music Plus