Songs of the Isles (Roberton, Hugh S.)

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4 more: Contents and first lines • Foreword, Introduction and Map of the Isles • Complete Score • In Praise of Isla*

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Arranger Hugh S. Roberton
*Maurice Jacobson (1896-1976), In Praise of Isla
Editor Kenneth MacLeod (1871-1955), foreword
Translator Thomas Pattison (1805-1899), In Praise of Isla, English text
John R. Bannerman (1865–1938), Joy of my Heart, English text
Publisher. Info. London: J. Curwen & Sons, 1937-1950. Plate 6375.
Each work individually dated, see Title and notices above.
Copyright
Misc. Notes Decorated by Holdsworth.
This is the melody-only edition, without the piano accompaniments. Also includes tonic sol-fa notation below the staff.
Cleaned and retouched.
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General Information

Work Title Songs of the Isles
Alternative. Title
Composer Roberton, Hugh S.
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. None [force assignment]
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 20 songs
First Publication. 1950
Copyright Information Melodies are traditional, arranged by Roberton except for:
Uist Tramping Song and Lewis Bridal Song (Mairi's Wedding)

which are by John R. Bannerman (1865–1938).
The work

In Praise of Isla
was arranged by Maurice Jacobson (1896-1976). This work is most likely to be in the public domain in the USA as no copyright renewal was found.
In the USA this work is most likely in the public domain because no renewal was found after a thorough search of the Catalog of Copyright Entries and it was ineligible for "restoration" under GATT/TRIPS due to being published in the US no more than 30 days after any publication made abroad.
Librettist Roberton
Walter Scott Highland Cradle Song
Angus Robertson (1870-1946) Island Spinning Song
Archibald MacDonald Uist Tramping Song
J.N. McConochie Marie's Wedding
Language English and Gaelic
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation 1-2 voices, piano