The Masque at Kenilworth, Op. 4 (Sullivan, Arthur)

Title The Masque at Kenilworth
Alternative title Kenilworth, a Masque of the Days of Queen Elizabeth
Creators Arthur Sullivan, composer
Henry Fothergill Chorley, librettist
Opus Op.4
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus and orchestra
Number of movements 9
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Composed 1864
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Dedication Michael Costa with affection & respect
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Composition types Masques
Language English
Period Romantic
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1. Introduction: A Summer Night (Instrumental) — — —
2. Solo and Chorus. "Hark! The Sound that Hails a King" — — —
3. Song. "I have slept beneath the water" — — —
4. Quartet. "Let Fauns the cymbal ring" — — —
5. Women's Chorus: Slow Dance with a Burthen — — —
6. Song. "I am a ruler on the sea" — — —
7. Scene from The Merchant of Venice (Act Vscene i): "How sweet the moonlight sleeps" — — —
8. A Brisk Dance (Instrumental) — — —
9. Solo and Chorus: "After banquet, play, and riot" ... "Sleep, great Queen!" — — —

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Scores

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View Complete vocal score Chappell — Complete Score
Complete Score (alternate grayscale scan)
Title page and Introductory matter
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