Edward Elgar
BEAU BRUMMEL MINUET
edited by R.H.Kay
Goodmusic Concert Classics GMCL179
Catalogue Number: GMCL179
Difficulty level: C What's this?
ISMN: 9790222284388
Orchestration STAGE VERSION
Flute, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Cornets, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Cymbals, Tambourine
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Orchestration CONCERT VERSION
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, 2 Cornets, 3 Trombones, Timpani, Cymbals, Tambourine, Bass drum
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Elgar’s incidental music for Bertram P. Matthews’ play "Beau Brummel" was written in 1928. By all accounts the music was very extensive: however, it has entirely disappeared, with the exception of this Minuet, which survives both in its original version for theatre orchestra and in the slightly shorter "concert" version. This performing score contains both versions, which are musically identical apart from the last few bars.
The orchestral parts also show both versions with the "Stage version" on one side and the "Concert version" on the other. Cautious conductors may wish to draw the attention of the players to this fact to ensure that all are playing the same version!
The audio file is a computer-generated performance of the Concert version.
A PACK comprises an A4 sized full score plus a complete set of parts including strings 4/4/3/4/2.
Duration about 4 minutes
Flute, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Cornets, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Cymbals, Tambourine
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Orchestration CONCERT VERSION
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, 2 Cornets, 3 Trombones, Timpani, Cymbals, Tambourine, Bass drum
Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Elgar’s incidental music for Bertram P. Matthews’ play "Beau Brummel" was written in 1928. By all accounts the music was very extensive: however, it has entirely disappeared, with the exception of this Minuet, which survives both in its original version for theatre orchestra and in the slightly shorter "concert" version. This performing score contains both versions, which are musically identical apart from the last few bars.
The orchestral parts also show both versions with the "Stage version" on one side and the "Concert version" on the other. Cautious conductors may wish to draw the attention of the players to this fact to ensure that all are playing the same version!
The audio file is a computer-generated performance of the Concert version.
A PACK comprises an A4 sized full score plus a complete set of parts including strings 4/4/3/4/2.
Duration about 4 minutes
