Sea Pictures Op. 37 (Elgar)

Movements

i Sea slumber song, ii In haven, iii Sabbath morning at sea, iv Where corals lie

Notes

Sea Pictures, Op. 37 is a song cycle by Sir Edward Elgar consisting of five songs written by various poets. It was set for contralto and orchestra, though a distinct version for piano was often performed by Elgar. We will hear four of the five, performed on flute, cor anglais and piano.

Performances

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