Phantasy Quintet (Vaughan Williams, Ralph)

Title Phantasy Quintet
Creators Ralph Vaughan Williams, composer
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Instrumentation 2 violins, 2 violas and cello
Number of movements 4
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Composed 1912
First published 1921
Dedication and the members of The
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Average duration (sec) 900
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Composition types Fantasias, Quintets
Period Early 20th century
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Sections

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Metronome Key Measures
Prelude. Lento ma non troppo — C minor —
Scherzo. Prestissimo — D minor —
Alla Sarabanda. Lento — A flat major —
Burlesca. Allegro moderato — D minor —

Arrangements

Details Section Arranged for Arranger
View Complete 4 cellos Sheryl Smith
View Prelude (No.1) strings Steve Jones
View Alla Sarabanda (No.3) organ Henry Ley

Scores

Details Section Type Publisher Date File (click to view)
View Complete — Stainer & Bell 1921 Complete Score
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola 1
Viola 2
Cello
Cover Page (color)
View Complete Arrangement for 4 cellos
by Sheryl Smith
Sheryl Smith 2022 Complete Score and Parts
View Prelude (No.1) Arrangement for strings
by Steve Jones
— — Complete Score and Parts
View Alla Sarabanda (No.3) Arrangement for organ
by Henry Ley
Stainer & Bell 1922 Complete Score

Recordings/Performances

DetailsSectionPerformersArranged forFiles (click to listen)
View Prelude (No.1) Steve's Bedroom Band, strings For Strings (Jones) Complete Performance


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