The Black Knight, Op.25 (Elgar, Edward)

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Company Limited, 1905. Plate 12107.
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Misc. Notes Second Edition. See introductory note initialled by the composer.
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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1893. Plate 8179.
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Solemn March

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., 1894.
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Misc. Notes "Solemn March for Chorus and Orchestra." Pages 89-91 from a collection. No plate number.
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Work Title The Black Knight ; Der schwarze Ritter
Alternative. Title Cantata for chorus and orchestra
Name Translations The Black Knight; 黒騎士; האביר השחור; The Black Knight (Elgar)
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.25
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 4
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 9 movements:
Scene I
'Twas Pentecost
Scene II
(a) To the barrier of the fight
(b) When he rode into the lists
Scene III
(a) Pipe and viol call the dances
(b) Doth with her the dance begin
Scene IV
(a) To the sumptuous banquet
(b) 'Twixt son and daughter
(c) Each the father's breast embraces
(d) Woe! the blessed children
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1889-93
First Publication. 1893
Librettist Ludwig Uhland (1787-1862), translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)
Language English
Dedication 'To my friend, Hugh Blair, M.A., Mus. Bac., Cantab.'
Average DurationAvg. Duration 35 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra, organ