Severn Suite, Op. 87 (Elgar, Edward)
| Title | The Severn Suite |
| Creators | Edward Elgar, composer |
| Opus | Op.87 |
| Instrumentation | brass ensemble and percussion orchestra |
| Number of movements | 5 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1930 |
| First published | 1931 |
| Dedication | George Bernard Shaw |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 960 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Suites |
| Period | Early 20th century |
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Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction. Pomposo (Worcester Castle) | — | — | — |
| Toccata. Allegro molto (Tournament) | — | — | — |
| Fugue. Andante (The Cathedral) | — | — | — |
| Minuet. Moderato (In the Commandery) | — | — | — |
| Coda. Lento - Pomposo | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | military band | Henry Geehl |
| View | Complete | military band | John Morrison |
| View | Selections: "Organ Sonata No.2" | organ | Ivor Atkins |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | — | R. Smith & Co. | — | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | parts | R. Smith & Co. | — | Conductor Complete Parts |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for military band |
Keith Prowse | 1931 | Condensed Score Flute/Piccolo Oboe 1/2 EClarinet, Solo Clarinet, Clarinet 1, 2, 3 (B) Alto Saxophone (E), Tenor Saxophone (B), Baritone Saxophone (E) Bassoon 1/2 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) Cornet 1,2 (B), Trumpet 1/2 (B) Trombone 1,2, Bass Trombone Euphonium, Tuba Timpani, Percussion |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for military band |
John Morrison | 2021 | Alto Clarinet (E), Bass Clarinet (B) |
| View | Selections: "Organ Sonata No.2" | Arrangement for organ |
Keith Prowse | 1933 | Complete Score (Op.87a) |
Recordings/Performances
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