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.