Cello Concerto, Op.85 (Elgar, Edward)

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Rgagnaux (2016/3/27)

Performer Pages Pierre Fournier (cello)
Paul Kletzki (conductor)
Publisher Info. Bavarian Radio, 1962.
Performers Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Reissue Schattdorf: Gagnaux Collection
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Misc. Notes Recorded 1962-01-25/26 in Munich Residenz, Hercules Hall. According to other issues of this recording, recorded with the Münchner Symphoniker (est. 1945), not with the BR orch. or the Bamberg Symphoniker.
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Sheet Music

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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1921. Plate 14737.
Reprinted London: Ernst Eulenburg, n.d.(ca.1995). Plate E.E. 6802. Ed.1814
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Parts

Cello Solo

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1919. Plate 14633.
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Orchestra

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12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1921. Plate 14737.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1997).
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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Robin Smith (2018/3/27)

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Misc. Notes the 4 horn parts reduced to 2
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Violin and Orchestra (Hamrefors)

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Misc. Notes For use with the original orchestral parts (or piano part)
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For Viola and Orchestra (Hamrefors)

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Misc. Notes For use with the original orchestral parts (or piano part)
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For Cello and Strings (Kowalewski)

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For 6 Cellos (Seymour)

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For Cello and Piano (Elgar)

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1919. Plate 14633.
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Misc. Notes From the Coutan Archives. Paul Coutan, as a student, studied the work with his teacher, Paul Bazelaire. Heavily annotated cello version. Color scanned so the teacher's indications stand out.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1919. Plate 14633.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Masters Music Publications, n.d.(ca.1995). Catalog M2585.
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Misc. Notes Mentioned in the Musical Times in a Novello ad, April 1 1920.
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Adagio; Moderato (No.1)

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7 more: Complete Score • Solo Cello • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Double Basses

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Arranger Duncan McIntyre
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Misc. Notes Includes ending from the 4th movement to allow for standalone performance.
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Free Recordings

  • Niklas Eppinger (cello), Unidentified orchestra, Justus Franz (conductor). 17 February 2012, Seoul, Art Center.
I. Adagio, Moderato; II. Lento, Allegro molto
III. Adagio
IV. Finale
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General Information

Work Title Cello Concerto in E minor
Alternative. Title
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.85
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 10
Key E minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
I. Adagio; Moderato
II. Lento; Allegro molto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro; Moderato; Allegro, ma non troppo; Poco più lento; Adagio
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1919
First Performance. 1919-10-27 in London, Queen's Hall.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Felix Salmond (cello), Edward Elgar (conductor)
First Publication. 1920-21 - London: Novello
Dedication Sir Sidney and Lady Frances Colvin
Average DurationAvg. Duration 28 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation cello, orchestra
InstrDetail
2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Elgar Society

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See Also
List of Compositions Featuring the Cello