Sea Pictures, Op.37 (Elgar, Edward)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs
Composition Year 1899 July (except for No.2, 30 May 1897)
Genre Categories Songs; For voice, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the alto voice; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices with orchestra; English language; For wind band (arr); For orchestra without strings (arr); Scores featuring wind band (arr)

Contents

Performances

Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#465444 - 3.78MB, 55 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/C - 1016×⇩ - Geniusboy98

PDF scanned by Geniusboy98
Geniusboy98 (2017/4/3)

Translator Wilhelm Henzen (1850–1910), German text
George Petilleau, French text
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1900. Plate 18.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Page before beginning of each movement has the complete poems in English, German, and French.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Parts

 Flute 1/2
#302324 - 1.05MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 885×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

⇒ 19 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Contrabassoon (No.5 only) • Horn 1/2 (F) • Horn 3/4 (F, tacet Nos.2, 4) • Trumpet 1/2 (A, tacet Nos.2, 4) • Trombone 1/2 (tacet Nos.2, 4) • Trombone 3 (bass, tacet Nos.2, 4) • Tuba • Timpani (tacet Nos.2, 4) • Bass Drum, / Gong/Cymbals (tacet Nos.2, 3, 4) • Harp • Organ / (tacet Nos.1, 2, 4, 'ad lib.' No.5) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1/2
#302325 - 0.82MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 640×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Clarinet 1/2 (A)
#302326 - 1.71MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 690×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Bassoon 1/2
#302327 - 1.07MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 622×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Contrabassoon (No.5 only)
#302328 - 0.14MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 496×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Horn 1/2 (F)
#302329 - 0.96MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 681×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Horn 3/4 (F, tacet Nos.2, 4)
#302330 - 0.49MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 560×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Trumpet 1/2 (A, tacet Nos.2, 4)
#302331 - 0.42MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 687×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Trombone 1/2 (tacet Nos.2, 4)
#302332 - 0.83MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 621×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Trombone 3 (bass, tacet Nos.2, 4)
#302333 - 0.30MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 538×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Tuba
#302334 - 0.25MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 538×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Timpani (tacet Nos.2, 4)
#302337 - 0.30MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 538×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Bass Drum,
Gong/Cymbals (tacet Nos.2, 3, 4)
#302338 - 0.14MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 661×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Harp
#302335 - 0.90MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 596×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Organ
(tacet Nos.1, 2, 4, 'ad lib.' No.5)
#302336 - 0.47MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 605×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Violins I
#302339 - 1.28MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1054×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Violins II
#302340 - 1.19MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 743×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Violas
#302341 - 1.17MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 655×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Cellos
#302342 - 1.10MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 747×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

 Basses
#302343 - 0.75MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 595×⇩ - Chimark

PDF scanned by Unknown
Chimark (2013/11/8)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Vocal Scores

Complete

 Complete Score
#167223 - 4.08MB, 53 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7736×⇩ - Massenetique

PDF scanned by US-R
Massenetique (2011/12/29)

 Complete Score
#32145 - 6.41MB, 48 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8651×⇩ - gilbertdh

PDF scanned by Unknown
gilbertdh (2009/6/5)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899. Plate H. 2670.
Reprinted London: Boosey & Hawkes, n.d.(after 1930). Plate 857.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Sea Slumber-Song (No.1)

 Complete Score (E minor)
#556488 - 2.38MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 93×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/1/11)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899. Plate H. 2670.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

In Haven (No.2)

 Complete Score (C major)
#556367 - 2.35MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 65×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/1/10)

 Complete Score (E♭ major)
#556368 - 2.32MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 43×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/1/10)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899. Plate H. 2670, 2713.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Sabbath Morning at Sea (No.3)

 Complete Score (B♭ major)
#556486 - 4.47MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 45×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/1/11)

 Complete Score (C major)
#556487 - 3.64MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/1/11)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899. Plate H. 4273, 2670.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Where Corals Lie (No.4)

 Complete Score (F major and D minor)
#556973 - 3.32MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 110×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/1/14)

 Complete Score (D major and B minor)
#556974 - 2.65MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 134×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/1/14)

Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co., 1899. Plate H. 2670, 2714.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Arrangements and Transcriptions

In Haven (Capri) (No.2), Where Corals Lie (No.4), Sabbath Morning at Sea (No.3)

For Military Band (Woodhouse/Hibbert)

 Condensed Score
#749193 - 6.56MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 51×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

⇒ 13 more: Flute • Oboe • E♭ Clarinet • Solo, 1, 2, 3 Clarinets (B♭) • Alto Clarinet (E♭), Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Alto Saxophone (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭), Bass Saxophone (B♭) • Bassoons 1, 2 • Horns 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Cornets Solo/1, 2 (B♭) • Trombones 1, 2, Bass Trombone • Euphonium, Baritone (B♭) • Basses • Timpani, Drums

 Flute
#749194 - 0.99MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 25×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Oboe
#749195 - 0.94MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 26×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 E♭ Clarinet
#749196 - 1.04MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 25×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Solo, 1, 2, 3 Clarinets (B♭)
#749197 - 5.85MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 26×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Alto Clarinet (E♭), Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#749198 - 2.65MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 24×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Bassoons 1, 2
#749207 - 2.83MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 23×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Horns 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#749208 - 2.26MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 23×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Cornets Solo/1, 2 (B♭)
#749209 - 1.81MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 26×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Trombones 1, 2, Bass Trombone
#749210 - 2.58MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 23×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Euphonium, Baritone (B♭)
#749211 - 2.63MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 24×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Basses
#749226 - 1.01MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 24×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

 Timpani, Drums
#749227 - 0.84MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 23×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by Unknown
P0mbal (2021/12/5)

Arranger Charles Woodhouse (1879-1939), transcribed for Military Band by Arthur Hibbert (1901-1942)
Publisher. Info. London: Boosey & Co. Ltd., 1938. Plate 8136.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Javascript is required to submit files.

General Information

Work Title Sea Pictures
Alternative. Title
Name Translations 海の絵; Sea pictures; 海景
Name Aliases Sea pictures, op. 37
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176197197; LCCN: n81005116; GND: 300049838; BNF: 13911872n; NLA: 35569313
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.37
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 68
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs:
  1. Sea Slumber-Song
  2. In Haven (Capri)
  3. Sabbath Morning at Sea
  4. Where Corals Lie
  5. The Swimmer
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1899 July (except for No.2, 30 May 1897)
First Performance. 1899-10-05 in Norwich, Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Clara Butt (contralto), Festival orchestra, Edward Elgar (conductor)
First Publication. 1900*
Librettist 1. Roden Noel (1834-1894)
2. Alice Elgar (1848-1920)
3. Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
4. Richard Garnett (1835-1906)
5. Adam Lindsay Gordon (1836-1870)
Language English
Dedication Clara Butt
Average DurationAvg. Duration 24 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation alto, orchestra
InstrDetail
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba (tacet Nos.2, 4)
timpani, bass drum, gong, cymbals, organ, harp, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
All Music Guide
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society (PDF)
The Lied, Art Song, and Choral Texts Archive
Extra Information *Published in 1900 despite copyright date of 1899. Delayed and published in 1900 due to disagreements. (See Wikipedia article)
Retrieved from "http://imslp.org/index.php?title=Sea_Pictures,_Op.37_(Elgar,_Edward)&oldid=3671267"