Toward the Unknown Region (Vaughan Williams, Ralph)

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Publisher. Info. London: Stainer & Bell, 1924. MPR
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A7885.
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14 more: Oboe 1, 2, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (F) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Harp 1, 2 • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1907. Plate 25791.
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Work Title Toward the Unknown Region
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Composer Vaughan Williams, Ralph
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IRV 91
Key A Phrygian mode
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's Grave ma non troppo
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1906
First Publication. 1907
Librettist Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
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3 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, 2 harps, organ, strings
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