The Wand of Youth, Suite No.2, Op.1b (Elgar, Edward)

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For String Quartet (Jones)

4 more: III. Moths and Butterflies • IV. Fountain Dance • V. The Tame Bear • VI. The Wild Bears

Performer Pages Steve's Bedroom Band (string quartet)
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908. Plate 12729.
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1908. Plate 12729.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5654.
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20 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭, A)* • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (F) • Horn 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2 • Trombone 3 • Tuba • Timpani • Tambourine/Bell (E♭) • Side Drum/Triangle • Bass Drum/Cymbals • Glockenspiel/Xylophone • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908. Plate 12808.
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15 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals, Snare Drum/Triangle • Glockenspiel/Xylophone, Tambourine/Bell • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1908. Plate 12808.
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908. Plate 12808.
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Misc. Notes Page 3 of the clarinet has been restored. It is missing in the current downloadable version.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns and Double Bass (Clements)
Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
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4 more: Violin 1 • Violin 2 • Viola • Cello

Arranger Steve Jones
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For Piano (West)
Arranger John Ebenezer West (1863–1929)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908. Plate 12728.
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Work Title The Wand of Youth, Suite No.2
Alternative. Title Music to a child's play
Name Translations 子供の魔法の杖; The Wand of Youth; La varita de la juventud
Name Aliases 魔法の杖; La vara de la juventud
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.1b
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 97
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
  1. March
  2. The Little Bells
  3. Moths and Butterflies
  4. Fountain Dance
  5. The Tame Bear
  6. The Wild Bears
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1867-71, rev.1908
First Performance. 1908-09-09 in Worcester, Three Choirs Festival
Orchestra, Edward Elgar (conductor)
First Publication. 1908 - London: Novello
Dedication Hubert A. Leicester
Average DurationAvg. Duration 18 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
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2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, tambourine, bell, bass drum, cymbals, snare drum, triangle,
xylophone, glockenspiel, harp, strings
Related Works The Wand of Youth, Suite No.1
External Links Wikipedia article (both suites)
Elgar Society
Scores at Sheet Music Plus