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

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
Composition Year 1907-08
Genre Categories Symphonies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For 2 pianos (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For wind band (arr); For orchestra without strings (arr); Scores featuring wind band (arr); For organ (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

Contents

Performances

Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#56155 - 12.93MB, 172 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15715×⇩ - Daphnis

PDF scanned by Timtin
Daphnis (2010/2/15)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908.
Reprinted London: Ernst Eulenburg, No. 8005, n.d.(1985). Plate E.E. 6768.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Complete Score
#979172 - 29.22MB, 170 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1908.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5042.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Full Score is 10 x 13 scan.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Parts

Complete

 Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo
#45504 - 3.56MB, 40 (15, 15, 10) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2164×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

⇒ 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

 Oboe 1, 2, English Horn
#45505 - 3.05MB, 34 (12, 11, 11) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1834×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/A)
#45506 - 2.85MB, 31 (16, 15) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1838×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Bass Clarinet (B♭/A)
#45507 - 0.99MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1298×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Bassoon 1, 2
#45508 - 2.67MB, 30 (15, 15) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1575×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Contrabassoon
#45509 - 0.77MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1155×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F)
#45510 - 4.04MB, 46 (13, 12, 11, 11) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2781×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭)
#45511 - 1.79MB, 23 (8, 8, 7) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2421×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#45512 - 2.62MB, 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3057×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Small Drum, Bass Drum and Cymbals, Timpani
#20138 - 2.69MB, 1, 4, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2085×⇩ - Romanov76110

PDF scanned by Unknown
Romanov76110 (2008/8/1)

 Harp 1/2
#45513 - 1.56MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1427×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Violins I
#45514 - 2.21MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3844×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Violins II
#45515 - 2.51MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2050×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Violas
#45516 - 2.75MB, 27 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2537×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

 Cellos
#27955 - 2.62MB, 27 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2809×⇩ - Generoso

PDF scanned by Unknown
Generoso (2009/2/6)

 Basses
#45517 - 1.37MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1915×⇩ - Perlnerd666

PDF scanned by Unknown
Perlnerd666 (2009/11/6)

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1908.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(n.d.(1984)).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Flute 1
#979173 - 0.99MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

⇒ 31 more: Flute 2 • Flute 3/Piccolo • Oboe 1 • Oboe 2 • English Horn • Clarinet 1 (B♭/A) • Clarinet 2 (B♭/A) • Bass Clarinet (B♭/A) • Bassoon 1 • Bassoon 2 • Contrabassoon • Horn 1 (F) • Horn 2 (F) • Horn 3 (F) • Horn 4 (F) • Trumpet 1 (B♭) • Trumpet 2 (B♭) • Trumpet 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1 • Trombone 2 • Trombone 3 • Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals • Snare Drum • Harp 1/2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Flute 2
#979174 - 0.88MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Flute 3/Piccolo
#979175 - 0.61MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Oboe 1
#979176 - 0.76MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Oboe 2
#979177 - 0.68MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 English Horn
#979178 - 0.71MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Clarinet 1 (B♭/A)
#979179 - 1.10MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Clarinet 2 (B♭/A)
#979180 - 0.97MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Bass Clarinet (B♭/A)
#979181 - 0.69MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Bassoon 1
#979182 - 0.97MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Bassoon 2
#979183 - 0.93MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Contrabassoon
#979184 - 0.55MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Horn 1 (F)
#979185 - 0.79MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Horn 2 (F)
#979186 - 0.84MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Horn 3 (F)
#979187 - 0.68MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Horn 4 (F)
#979188 - 0.68MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Trumpet 1 (B♭)
#979189 - 0.44MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Trumpet 2 (B♭)
#979190 - 0.43MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Trumpet 3 (B♭)
#979191 - 0.38MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Trombone 1
#979192 - 0.49MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Trombone 2
#979193 - 0.48MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Trombone 3
#979194 - 0.46MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Tuba
#979195 - 0.47MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Timpani
#979196 - 0.55MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Bass Drum/Cymbals
#979197 - 0.17MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Snare Drum
#979198 - 0.08MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Harp 1/2
#979199 - 1.08MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Violins I
#979200 - 1.55MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Violins II
#979201 - 1.76MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Violas
#979202 - 3.65MB, 28 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Cellos
#979203 - 1.80MB, 27 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

 Basses
#979204 - 1.07MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3×⇩ - M.kowalski49

PDF scanned by Unknown
M.kowalski49 (2025/7/6)

Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1908.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5042.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Parts are 10 x 13 scans.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Selections (Nos.2-3)

 Bass Clarinet (B♭, transposed)
#933804 - 0.06MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 115×⇩ - Festindesope

PDF typeset by editor
Festindesope (2024/9/26)

Editor Ryoichi Kazumi
Publisher. Info. Ryoichi Kazumi, 2024
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Transposed part based on the original edition (Novello, 1908)
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos (Karg-Elert)

 Complete Score
#943116 - 14.70MB, 109 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20×⇩ - Dbmiller

PDF scanned by Unknown
Dbmiller (2024/11/25)

Arranger Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1909.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.
For Piano (Karg-Elert)

 Complete Score
#16660 - 9.13MB, 78 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3174×⇩ - Dbmiller

PDF scanned by CDN-Tu
Dbmiller (2008/4/20)

Arranger Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1909.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Andante. Nobilmente e semplice (No.1)

For Wind Band (Morrison)

 Complete Score
#854970 - 6.93MB, 72 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 130×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

⇒ 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

 Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo
#854971 - 3.29MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 46×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Oboe 1, 2
#854972 - 1.23MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 38×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Piccolo Clarinet (E♭)
#854973 - 1.07MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 45×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Clarinet Solo, 1, 2, 3 (B♭)
#854974 - 4.37MB, 40 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 60×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Alto Saxophone 1, 2 (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭)
#854975 - 3.46MB, 35 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 57×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Bassoon 1, 2
#854976 - 1.74MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 46×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#854977 - 1.92MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 59×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Cornet 1, 2/3 (B♭), Trumpet 1/2 (B♭)
#854978 - 1.97MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 45×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3
#854979 - 1.56MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 55×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Euphonium, Tuba
#854980 - 1.79MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 52×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

 Timpani
#854981 - 0.51MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 45×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/18)

Arranger John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2013
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 [tag/del/mrg]
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.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

 Alto Clarinet (E♭), Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#856611 - 1.56MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 77×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by arranger
P0mbal (2023/5/28)

Arranger John Morrison
Publisher. Info. John Morrison, 2013
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Alto and Bass Clarinet parts belonging to the above arrangement
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Themes from 'Andante. Nobilmente e semplice' (No.1)

For Organ (West)

 Complete Score
#569657 - 2.38MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 54×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/4/24)

Arranger John Ebenezer West (1863–1929)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Ltd., 1909. Plate 13053.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Themes from the Symphony in A flat (First movement). No. 28 of Organ Arrangements edited by John E. West.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Adagio (No.3)

For Organ (Atkins)

 Complete Score
#569726 - 4.46MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/24 - 59×⇩ - P0mbal

PDF scanned by p0mbal
P0mbal (2019/4/24)

Arranger Ivor Atkins (1869–1953)
Editor John Ebenezer West (1863–1929)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., Ltd., 1909. Plate 12990.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Adagio (from Symphony, Op. 55.) No. 26 of Organ Arrangements edited by John E. West.
Purchase
Javascript is required for this feature.

Javascript is required to submit files.

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; 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; LCCN: no96053000; GND: 300049854
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.55
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. 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
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
Retrieved from "http://imslp.org/index.php?title=Symphony_No.1,_Op.55_(Elgar,_Edward)&oldid=4489887"