The Banner of St. George, Op.33 (Elgar, Edward)

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1897.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(ca.1954).
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18 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2 (F) • Horn 3/4 (F) • Cornet 1/2 (A) • Cornet 3 (A) • Trombone 1/2 (alto, tenor clefs) • Trombone 3 (bass clef) • Tuba • Timpani • Snare Drum/Triangle • Bass Drum/Cymbals • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1897.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(ca.1954).
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1897. Plate 8256.
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Misc. Notes #204294 1934 reprint.
#342002 This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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It comes from the misty ages: Epilogue (March)

Publisher. Info. Novello's Octavo Choruses, No.775 Novello, Ewer and Co., 1897.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Female Chorus and Piano (Chambers)
Arranger Herbert Arthur Chambers (1880-1967)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Company, Limited, 1934. Plate 16134.
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Misc. Notes Colour cover
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It comes from the misty ages

For Unison Chorus and Piano
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Publisher. Info. Novello's School Songs, No. 1470
London: Novello and Company, Limited, 1927.
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General Information

Work Title The Banner of St. George
Alternative. Title A Ballad for Chorus and Orchestra
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.33
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 2
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 sections
Scene I
Scene II
Epilogue
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1897
First Performance. 1897-05-18 in London, St. Cuthbert's Hall
St. Cuthbert's Hall Choral Society, Cyril Miller (conductor)
First Publication. 1897 - Novello
Librettist Henry Shapcott Bunce (1854–1917), as Shapcott Wensley
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 30 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 3 cornets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, side drum, triangle, bass drum, cymbals, organ, strings
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