The Wandering Scholar, Op.50 (Holst, Gustav)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1929-30.
Reprinted Collected Facsimile Edition, Vol.1 (pp.79-192)
London: Faber Music, Ltd., G. & I. Holst, Ltd., 1974.
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Misc. Notes In the Private possession to Viola Tunnard.
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General Information

Work Title The Wandering Scholar
Alternative. Title Chamber Opera in 1 act
Composer Holst, Gustav
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.50 ; H.176
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. None [force assignment]
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 act
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1929-30
First Performance. 1934/01/31 in Liverpool, David Lewis Theatre
University of Liverpool Music Society (voices, orchestra), J. E. Wallace (conductor)
First Publication. 1968 – London: Faber Music, Ltd.
Librettist Clifford Bax (1886–1962)
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 30 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, orchestra
InstrDetail
Cast
Pierre (tenor)
Father Philippe (bass)
Louis (baritone)
Alison (soprano)

Orchestra

piccolo (ad lib.), flute, oboe, English horn (ad lib.), 2 clarinets (2nd ad lib.), 2 bassoons (2nd ad lib.), 2 horns (2nd ad lib.), strings
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