Edward Elgar :: The Wand of Youth, Suite no.1, op.1a


 

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Elgar, Edward
1857-1934
(b Broadheath, nr Worcester, 2 June 1857; d Worcester, 23 Feb 1934). English
The Wand of Youth, Suite no.1, op.1a <1867–1871; rev
1907>
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Subtitled "Music to a Child's Play," composed along with Suite no.2 at the age of 50; assigned low opus numbers by the composer to reflect the fact that the materials on which the suites are based date from his youth, originally for use as part of a children's play.
1. Overture
2. Serenade
3. Minuet (Old Style)
4. Sun Dance
5. Fairy Pipers
6. Slumber Scene
7. Fairies and Giants