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 |
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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
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Performers | Arranged for | Files (click to listen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Steve's Bedroom Band, string quartet | For 2 Violins, Viola and Cello (Jones) | I. Overture II. Serenade III. Minuet IV. Sun Dance V. Fairy Pipers |
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