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Original

The Music Makers, Op. 69. Edward Elgar. Orchestra. Secular , Cantata. Language. English. SATB.

Translation

The Music Makers, Op. 69. Edward Elgar. Orchestra. Secular, Cantata. Language. English. SATB.

Original

This 'ode' sets a poem by Alfred O'Shaughnessy for Contralto solo, chorus and orchestra. The work contains many quotations from Elgar's earlier works, particularly Enigma, Gerontious, Sea Pictures, both Symphonies and the Violin Concerto. It was first performed at the Birmingham Festival on 1 Oct 1912.

Translation

This 'ode' sets a poem by Alfred O'Shaughnessy for Contralto solo, chorus and orchestra. The work contains many quotations from Elgar's earlier works, particularly Enigma, Gerontious, Sea Pictures, both Symphonies and the Violin Concerto. It was first performed at the Birmingham Festival on 1 Oct 1912.