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In the summer of 1888, Edward Elgar's fiancée (and pupil) Caroline Alice Roberts surprised him with the poem 'Love's Grace' written by herself. During a holiday, the composer re-membered the lines and composed, as a little present in return, 'greetings of love' for piano. One year later, the miniature, Edward Elgar's first published work, was published by Schott. The world premiere was Elgar's breakthrough as a composer. The string trio arrangement of this still popular work offers the players a rewarding task and guarantees enjoyable music-making. Instrumentation: string trioop. 12
This publication presents a specialized arrangement of Edward Elgar's 'Salut d'amour' for string trio, investigating the technical and expressive requirements of adapting a piano miniature for a three-part string ensemble. The work serves as a practical resource for chamber musicians, providing both a full score and individual parts for performance. By re-contextualizing Elgar's debut composition, the edition offers insight into the melodic structure and harmonic language that defined the composer's early career.
What You Will Find
This edition provides a standard, accessible arrangement suitable for intermediate to advanced chamber ensembles looking to perform Elgar's most recognizable miniature. The inclusion of both score and parts makes it a practical choice for both rehearsal and public performance settings.
Page Count:
16
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
SCHOTT
ISBN-10:
0001171011
ISBN-13:
9780001171015
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