Ralph Vaughan Williams :: In Windsor Forest


 

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Vaughan Williams, Ralph
1872-1958
(b Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, 12 Oct 1872; d London, 26 Aug 1958). English
In Windsor Forest <1924–1928; rev (arr) 1930>
chorus SSAATTBB
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Cantata adapted by the composer from his opera Sir John in Love.
Hp[or pf] tacet mvts 2 & 2.
May also be performed by chorus with str orch & piano; piano part for this purpose provided at bottom of score.
All mvts except the 3rd are available individually.

Source of text: Shakespeare (I), John Still (II), Shakespeare, Thomas Ravenscroft & Johbn Lyly (III), Ben Jonson (IV), Thomaw Campion & Philip Rosseter (V). Language: English
1. The Conspiracy: Allegro
2. Drinking Song: Allegro pesante
3. Falstaff and the fairies: [Allegretto pesante]
4. Wedding chorus: Andante moderato
5. Epilogue: [Moderato maestoso]