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Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Queen Alexandra memorial : for chorus and orchestra 1932

RCIN 1140978

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[Queen Alexandra memorial : for chorus and orchestra / Elgar. ]

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

[Queen Alexandra memorial : for chorus and orchestra / Elgar. ] 1932

The Society of Authors as the Literary Representative of the Estate of John Masefield. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust

The Society of Authors as the Literary Representative of the Estate of John Masefield. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust
This manuscript contains the vocal score with piano accompaniment, composed by Elgar, to Masefield’s poem for the unveiling of the Queen Alexandra memorial. The score is written and signed in Elgar’s own hand. The actual performance was scored for and performed by a military band. Presented to King George V by Sir Edward Elgar, 1932
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