Composition: In a Nutshell (Grainger, Percy)
| Title | In a Nutshell |
| Alternative title | Suite for Orchestra, Piano and Deagan Percussion Instruments |
| Creators | Percy Grainger (composer) |
| Opus | — |
| Instrumentation | orchestra |
| Number of movements | 4 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | — |
| First published | 1916 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | — |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Suites |
| Period | Early 20th century |
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Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival Platform Humlet | — | — | — |
| Gay but Wistful | — | — | — |
| Pastorale | — | — | — |
| The Gumsuckers' March | — | — | — |
Arrangements
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | Schirmer | 1916 | Complete Score Color Cover |
| view | Complete | — | Schirmer | 1916 | Complete Score |
| view | Complete | parts | Schirmer | 1916 | Piccolo, Flute 1/2 Oboe 1/2, English Horn Clarinet 1/2, Bass Clarinet (B/A) Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon Horn 1/2, 3/4 (E/F) Trumpet 1, 2/3 (B/A) Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba Timpani Glockenspiel / Snare Drum / Cymbals / Gong / Bass Drum Deagan Steel Marimba (or Hawkes' Responaphone), Deagan Staff Bells, Xylophone, Deagan Wooden Marimba (Solo or 2 Players), Deagan Nabimba Celesta Piano Harp Violins I Violins II Violas Cellos Basses |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for 2 pianos | Schirmer | 1916 | Complete Score |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for piano | Schirmer | 1916 | Complete Score Complete Score |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for piano | Schirmer | 1916 | 1. Arrival Platform Humlet |
Recordings/Performances
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