Symphony No.1, Op.55 (Elgar, Edward)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908.
Reprinted London: Ernst Eulenburg, No.8005, n.d.(1985). Plate E.E. 6768.
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Parts

Complete

15 more: Oboe 1, 2, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/A) • Bass Clarinet (B♭/A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Contrabassoon • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Small Drum, Bass Drum and Cymbals, Timpani • Harp 1/2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1908.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(n.d.(1984)).
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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Selections (Nos.2-3)

Editor Ryoichi Kazumi
Publisher. Info. Ryoichi Kazumi, 2024
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Misc. Notes Transposed part based on the original edition (Novello, 1908)
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos (Karg-Elert)
Arranger Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1909.
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For Piano (Karg-Elert)
Arranger Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1909.
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Andante. Nobilmente e semplice (No.1)

For Wind Band (Morrison)

11 more: Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo • Oboe 1, 2 • Piccolo Clarinet (E♭) • Clarinet Solo, 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Alto Saxophone 1, 2 (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Cornet 1, 2/3 (B♭), Trumpet 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Euphonium, Tuba • Timpani

Arranger John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2013
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Misc. Notes This work was arranged as manuscript before music software was available, and the intention is to replace the parts by typesets. You will be notified here when any change has been made.
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Arranger John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2013
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Misc. Notes Alto and Bass Clarinet parts belonging to the above arrangement
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Themes from 'Andante. Nobilmente e semplice' (No.1)

For Organ (West)
Arranger John Ebenezer West (1863–1929)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Ltd., 1909. Plate 13053.
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Misc. Notes Themes from the Symphony in A flat (First movement). No. 28 of Organ Arrangements edited by John E. West.
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Adagio (No.3)

For Organ (Atkins)
Arranger Ivor Atkins (1869–1953)
Editor John Ebenezer West (1863–1929)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Ltd., 1909. Plate 12990.
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Misc. Notes Adagio (from Symphony, Op. 55.) No. 26 of Organ Arrangements edited by John E. West.
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General Information

Work Title Symphony No.1
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Symphonie nº 1; Symphony No. 1; 1. Sinfonie; 交響曲第1番 (エルガー); Giao hưởng số 1; [9 more...]Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55; Simfonio Numero 1; 1. szimfónia; Sinfonia n. 1 in la bemolle maggiore; Symfoni nr. 1; Simfonia núm. 1; 第1号交响曲; Siansa Uimh. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55; Sinfonía n.º 1
Name Aliases Sinfonia n. 1; Sinfonía n.º 1 en la bemol mayor, Op. 55
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 190418803; GND: 300049854
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.55
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 85
Key A-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Andante. Nobilmente e semplice
  2. Allegro molto
  3. Adagio
  4. Lento — Allegro
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1907-08
First Performance. 1908/12/03 in Manchester, Free Trade Hall
Hallé Orchestra, Hans Richter (conductor)
First Publication. 1908
Dedication Hans Richter
Average DurationAvg. Duration 46-55 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn,
2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, 2 harps, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society