Composition: The Kingdom, Op. 51 (Elgar, Edward)

Title The Kingdom
Creators Edward Elgar (composer)
Opus Op.51
Instrumentation soprano, alto, tenor, bass, mixed chorus and orchestra
Number of movements 5
Keys —
Composed 1901
First published 1906
Dedication A M D G
Tempo markings —
Metronome markings —
Time signatures —
Average duration (sec) 5700
Number of measures —
Composition types Sacred oratorios
Language English
Period Romantic
View on IMSLP
Code

Sections

Title
click for details		 Metronome Key Measures
In the Upper Room — — —
At the Beautiful Gate — — —
Pentecost — — —
The Sign of Healing — — —
The Upper Room — — —

Arrangements

Details Section Arranged for Arranger
view Prelude organ Alfred Herbert Brewer

Scores

Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete — Novello 1907 Complete Score · view
view Complete parts Novello — Flute 1 · view
Flute 2 · view
Flute 3/Piccolo · view
Oboe 1 · view
Oboe 2 · view
English Horn · view
Clarinet 1 (B) · view
Clarinet 2 (B) · view
Bass Clarinet (B) · view
Bassoon 1 · view
Bassoon 2 · view
Contrabassoon · view
Horn 1 (F) · view
Horn 2 (F) · view
Horn 3 (F) · view
Horn 4 (F) · view
Trumpet 1 (B) · view
Trumpet 2 (B) · view
Trumpet 3 (B) · view
Trombone 1 · view
Trombone 2 · view
Trombone 3 · view
Tuba · view
Timpani · view
Percussion (Bass Drum/Cymbals, Snare Drum) · view
Harp 1/2 · view
Organ · view
Violins I · view
Violins II · view
Violas · view
Cellos · view
Basses · view
view Complete vocal score Novello 1906 Complete Score · view
view Complete — Novello & Co. — Book of Words · view
Analytical and Descriptive Notes by A. J. Jaeger · view
view Prelude Arrangement for organ
by Alfred Herbert Brewer
 Novello 1922 Complete Score · view

Recordings/Performances

(No recordings)

Composition quality
How much do you like this composition?
Log in to rate
Average rating —
Technical difficulty
If you play this composition: how difficult is it for you?
Log in to rate
Average rating —
Reviews

People who liked this also liked:



©2026 David P. Anderson