The Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, Op.1a (Elgar, Edward)

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1907.
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14 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle (Piccolo Snare Drum ad. lib) • Harp 1/2 (2nd ad lib.) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Overture (No.1)

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Serenade (No.2)

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Minuet (Old Style) (No.3)

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Sun Dance (No.4)

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Slumber Scene (No.6)

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Fairies and Giants (No.7)

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General Information

Work Title The Wand of Youth, Suite No.1
Alternative. Title Music to a child's play
Name Translations 子供の魔法の杖; The Wand of Youth; La varita de la juventud
Name Aliases 魔法の杖; La vara de la juventud
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.1a
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IEE 96
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 movements:
  1. Overture
  2. Serenade
  3. Minuet (Old Style)
  4. Sun Dance
  5. Fairy Pipers
  6. Slumber Scene
  7. Fairies and Giants
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1867-71, rev.1907
First Performance. 1907-12-14 in London, Queen's Hall.
Queen's Hall Orchestra, Henry Wood (conductor)
First Publication. 1907 - London: Novello
Dedication Charles Lee Williams
Average DurationAvg. Duration 20 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
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2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, harp, strings
Related Works The Wand of Youth, Suite No.2
External Links Wikipedia article (both suites)
Elgar Society
Scores at Sheet Music Plus