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Three Nocturnes

by Ralph Vaughan Williams


Orchestration
3222-4231-1perc-hp-str-soloist(M)
Duration
18 minutes
Year Composed
1908

Notes

Nocturnes:

  1. Smile O Voluptuous Cool–Breath'd Earth
  2. Whispers of Heavenly Death
  3. Out of the Rolling Ocean

The first and third nocturnes were orchestrated by Anthony Payne. The second nocturne, available separately, was orchestrated by the composer.


Movements & Players Table


Part Name
Instruments
Flute 1
C Flute
Flute 2
C Flute
Flute 3
C Flute
Oboe 1
Oboe
Oboe 2
English Horn
Clarinet 1
Clarinet
Clarinet 2
Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon
Bassoon 2
Bassoon
Horn 1
Horn
Horn 2
Horn
Horn 3
Horn
Horn 4
Horn
Trumpet 1
Trumpet
Trumpet 2
Trumpet
Trombone 1
Trombone
Trombone 2
Trombone
Trombone 3
Trombone
Tuba
Tuba
Harp
Harp
Percussion
Suspended Cymbal and Bass Drum
Violin 1
Violin Section
Violin 2
Violin Section
Viola
Viola Section
Cello
Cello Section
Double Bass
Bass Section
Solo: Mezzo-Soprano
Mezzo-Soprano (Voice)


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