Composition: The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 1, Op. 1a (Elgar, Edward)
| Title | The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 1 |
| Alternative title | Music to a child's play |
| Creators | Edward Elgar (composer) |
| Opus | Op.1a |
| Instrumentation | orchestra |
| Number of movements | 7 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1867 |
| First published | 1907 |
| Dedication | Charles Lee Williams |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 1200 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Suites |
| Period | Romantic |
| View on IMSLP |  |
| Code |  |
Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overture | — | — | — |
| Serenade | — | — | — |
| Minuet (Old Style) | — | — | — |
| Sun Dance | — | — | — |
| Fairy Pipers | — | — | — |
| Slumber Scene | — | — | — |
| Fairies and Giants | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | 2 violins, viola and cello | Steve Jones |
| view | Complete | piano | — |
| view | Serenade | 2 violins, viola, cello and piano | — |
| view | Serenade | cello and piano | John Pointer |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | Novello | 1908 | Complete Score · view Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | — | Novello | — | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Novello | 1907 | Flutes 1/2 · view Oboes 1/2 · view Clarinets 1/2 (B& A) · view Bassoons 1/2, Contrabassoon · view Horns 1/2, 3/4 (F) · view Trumpets 1/2 (B) · view Trombones 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba · view Timpani · view Harp · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Complete | parts | Novello | — | Flute 1/2 (2nd also Piccolo) · view Oboe 1/2 · view Clarinet 1/2 (B) · view Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon · view Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) · view Trumpet 1/2 (B) · view Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba · view Timpani · view Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle (Piccolo Snare Drum ad. lib) · view Harp 1 (2nd ad. lib) · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
| view | Complete | parts | John Morrison | 2019 | Triangle/ Small Drum/Bass Drum/Cymbals · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for 2 violins, viola and cello |
— | — | Complete Score · view Violin 1 · view Violin 2 · view Viola · view Cello · view |
| view | Complete | Arrangement for piano | Novello | 1907 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Serenade | Arrangement for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano | Novello | 1910 | Complete Score · view Violin 1 · view Violin 2 · view Viola · view Cello · view |
| view | Serenade | Arrangement for cello and piano |
Novello | 1910 | Complete Score · view Cello · view |
Recordings/Performances
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