Composition: Coronation Ode, Op. 44 (Elgar, Edward)
| Title | Coronation Ode |
| Creators | Edward Elgar (composer) and Arthur Christopher Benson (librettist) |
| Opus | Op.44 |
| Instrumentation | voices, mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | 6 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1901 |
| First published | 1902 |
| Dedication | by Special Permission, to His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII; Composed for the Grand Opera Syndicate, for the state performance at Covent Garden. |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | — |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Odes |
| Language | English |
| Period | Romantic |
| View on IMSLP |  |
| Code |  |
Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Introduction. Crown the King | — | — | — |
| II. Chorus | — | — | — |
| III. Britain, ask of thyself | — | — | — |
| IV. Duet and Chorus | — | — | — |
| V. Peace, gentle Peace | — | — | — |
| VI. Finale: Land of hope and glory | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | 4 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra and military band | John Morrison |
| view | Selections | female chorus and piano | Alec Rowley |
| view | Selections | mixed chorus | — |
| view | Daughter of ancient Kings (No.2b) | male chorus | — |
| view | Peace, gentle Peace (No.5) | mixed chorus | — |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | voice, mixed chorus and orchestra | — |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | orchestra | Charles Woodhouse |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | mixed chorus and orchestra | — |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | cornet and military band voice and military band |
Michael Retford |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | military band | James Ord Hume |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | military band | — |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | brass band | James Ord Hume |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | — | James Ord Hume |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | voice and mixed chorus | — |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | mixed chorus and piano | Arthur Fagge |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | string quartet | Elaine Fine |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | — | Arthur Fagge |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | 2 voices and piano | Arthur Fagge |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | voice and piano | — |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Complete Score · view No.1 · view Nos.2-3 · view Nos.4-6 · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Flute 1, 2, Piccolo · view Oboe 1, 2 · view Clarinet 1, 2 (B) · view Bass Clarinet (B) · view Bassoon 1, 2 · view Contrabassoon · view Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) · view Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B) · view Trombone 1, 2, 3 · view Tuba · view Timpani · view Side Drum, Bass Drum/Cymbals · view Harp · view Organ · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view Cover Page · view |
| view | Complete | vocal score | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Complete Score · view Nos.I-III · view Nos.IV-VI · view |
| view | Complete | selections,vocal score | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Jubilee Edition (1935) · view |
| view | Complete | selections,vocal score | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | II. Daughter of ancient Kings · view VI. Land of hope and glory · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for 4 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra and military band |
John Morrison | 2020 | Complete Score (Military Band) · view Complete Parts (Military Band) · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for female chorus and piano |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1937 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for mixed chorus; selections | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Daughter of ancient Kings (No.2b) | Arrangement for male chorus | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Peace, gentle Peace (No.5) | Arrangement for mixed chorus | Boosey & Hawkes | 1910 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice, mixed chorus and orchestra | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Violin 1 (Conductor) · view Flutes 1/2 · view Oboes 1/2 · view Clarinets 1, 2 (B) · view Bassoons 1/2 · view Horns 1/2 (F) · view Solo Cornet (B), Trumpets 1/2 (F) · view Trombones 1/2, 3 · view Timpani, Side Drum · view Harp (ad lib.) · view Organ (ad lib.) · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice, mixed chorus and orchestra | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Chorus (unison) · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice, mixed chorus and orchestra | John Morrison | 2019 | Trumpet 1/2 (B) · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice, mixed chorus and orchestra | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Violin 1 (Conductor) · view Flute 1/2/Piccolo · view Oboe 1/2 · view Clarinet 1, 2 (B) · view Bassoon 1/2 · view Horn 1/2 (F) · view Cornet Solo (B), Trumpets 1/2 (F) · view Trombone 1/2, 3 · view Timpani, Side Drum · view Harp (ad lib.) · view Organ (ad lib.) · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice, mixed chorus and orchestra | John Morrison | 2019 | Trumpet 1/2 (B) · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for orchestra |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1933 | Complete Score · view Piano Conductor · view Flute · view Oboe · view Clarinet 1, 2 (B) · view Bassoon · view Alto Saxophone (E) · view Tenor Saxophone (B) · view Horn 1/2 (F), 1/2 (E) · view Cornet 1, 2 (B) · view Trombone · view Timpani · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violins III · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for mixed chorus and orchestra | East Manchester Choral Society | — | Flute · view Oboe · view Clarinet 1/2 (B), Clarinet 1/2 (A) · view Bassoon · view Horn (C), Horn (F) · view Trumpets 1/2, 3, 4 (B) · view Timpani, Drums (Cymbals/Side Drum/Triangle) · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for cornet and military band voice and military band |
Boosey & Hawkes | — | Condensed Score · view Complete Parts · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for cornet and military band voice and military band |
John Morrison | 2021 | Flute/Piccolo, Horn 1/2 (F), Trumpet 1/2 (B) · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for military band |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1914 | Condensed Score · view Complete Parts · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for military band | John Morrison | 2021 | Horns 1/2, 3/4 in F · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for brass band |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1914 | Complete Parts · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1907 | Complete Piano Score and Solo Part · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice and mixed chorus | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for mixed chorus and piano |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1914 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for string quartet |
Elaine Fine | 2022 | Complete Score and Parts · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1906 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for 2 voices and piano |
Boosey & Hawkes | 1914 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice and piano | Boosey & Hawkes | 1902 | Complete Score ( B flat major ) · view Complete Score ( C major ) · view Complete Score ( D major ) · view |
| view | Land of hope and glory (No.6) | Arrangement for voice and piano | — | — | Complete Score · view Engraving files (Finale) · view |
Recordings/Performances
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