Croft: Three Odes with Orchestra
Expected to ship in 1-2 weeks.
- Composer: William Croft (1678-1727)
- Format: Full Score
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISMN:
- Size: 10.0 x 13.0 inches
- Pages: 176
Description
Edited by Alan Howard First published in 2023 Pages: 176 Format: Hardback Dimensions (mm): 330 x 254 x 22 Weight: 1.346kg Performing material is available for rental. Please direct enquiries to the Hire Department. Complementary to William Croft's music for Anglican worship collected in MB91, the contents of its successor volume MB108 offer further evidence to confirm his status as a leading figure in English music between the death of Henry Purcell and the arrival of Handel in London. with Noise of Cannon and Laurus cruentas display his command of the high baroque Italian style and of the patterns of the Restoration court and Cecilian odes. in its scale and structural complexity, the former is among the composer's most ambitious concerted works. Written to celebrate the Peace of Utrecht in 1713, and first performed in Oxford that year on the occasion of Croft's receiving a doctorate in music, the two scores contain some of his most technically accomplished and expressive music, transcending the occasional nature of their texts. Both are here published for the first time in a modern edition. The third Croft ode, The Heavenly Warlike Goddess Now Disarmed, survives in a single manuscript source. A shorter and probably earlier piece, of obscure provenance though perhaps associated with St Cecilia's Day, it sheds valuable light on the composer's later development.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Croft: Three Odes with Orchestra
