Comus (Arne, Thomas Augustine)

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Performances

Naxos

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Sonata

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Michrond (2017/10/25)

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Sheet Music

Scores

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Giovanni Tribuzio (2016/10/14)

Publisher. Info. London: William Smith, n.d.(ca.1740).
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Misc. Notes University of Pavia-Cremona, Musicology Dept. (I-CRsp): RISM A/I: A 1745
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Alaric (2020/5/29)

Publisher. Info. London: John Walsh, n.d.(ca.1764).
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Misc. Notes The British Library, London (GB-Lbl): RISM A/I: A 1747
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Alaric (2020/5/29)

Editor Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975)
Publisher. Info. New York: Edwin F. Kalmus, No.A1209, 1933.
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Parts

Overture

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⇒ 6 more: Oboe 2 • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos / Basses / Continuo

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Alaric (2020/5/29)

Publisher. Info. 8 Overtures in 8 parts, No.7
London: John Walsh, n.d.[1751].
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KGill (2010/2/20)

⇒ 6 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Bassoon • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos and Basses

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Editor Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975)
Publisher. Info. New York: Edwin F. Kalmus, 1933. Catalog A1209.
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Misc. Notes Reproduced from copyist manuscript.
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Vocal Scores

Selections

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Fynnjamin (2013/2/21)

Publisher. Info. London: Harrison & Co., n.d. Plate (1).
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Fynnjamin (2015/3/5)

Publisher. Info. London: John Cox at Simpson's Musick Shop, n.d.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Overture

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David Campbell (2015/7/8)

Arranger Harry Wall (1871-1941)
Publisher. Info. Cramer's Library of Organ Music by British Composers, Set 5 (No.8)
London: J.B. Cramer & Co., Ltd., 1937. Plate J.B.C. & Co. Ltd. 14402.
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Misc. Notes Arrangement dedicated to Dr. Marshall Bidwell.
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Sonata

For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)

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Michrond (2017/10/25)

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Arranger Michel Rondeau (b. 1948)
Publisher. Info. Michel Rondeau, 2017.
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General Information

Work Title Comus
Alternative. Title The Masque of Comus
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Arne, Thomas Augustine
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. RISM A/I: A 1745
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ITA 8
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
First Performance. 1738-03-04 in London. Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
First Publication. 1740 ca. - London: William Smith
Librettist John Dalton (1709-1763), after John Milton (1608–1674)
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, chorus, orchestra
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Cast
A Lady (non-singing)
Comus, a Magician (non-singing)
Euphrosyne, a Grace (soprano)
Sabrina, a Nymph (soprano)
First brother of the lady (non-singing)
Second brother of the lady (non-singing)

Mixed chorus (SATB)

Assorted spirits, revelers in Comus's pleasure crew, etc.

Orchestra

2 flutes, 2 oboes, bassoon
2 trumpets, timpani, strings, continuo
Manuscript Sources Mss score, 18th century (GB-Lbl, Add. 11518)
External Links Wikipedia article
Libretto @ LoC
Extra Locations Selections also in 6 Songs (Nos.1-2)
Extra Information The only singing parts are the 2 soprano parts, but there are 4 other non-singing roles.