The Music Makers Op.69

<p>This 35-minute work is sometimes thought of as Elgar's answer to his contemporary Richard Strauss' tone poem Ein Heldenleben. It was given its premiere at the Birmingham Music Festival on Oct. 1 1912 with the composer at the podium. Elgar quotes extensively from his own previous works throughout. This new vocal score is an unabridged digitally-enhanced reprint of the one issued by Novello & Co. Ltd. in 1912 enlarged to a more readable A4 size. A welcome addition for Elgar enthusiasts alto soloists choruses and pianists. Matching full score and orchestra parts also available from Serenissima Music.</p>