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Edward Elgar's cello concerto, his final significant piece, is a well-organized and deeply expressive work. It is not surprising that this piece holds crucial significance in the cello repertoire. Jonathan Del Mar's editorial abilities are evident in the precise positioning of dynamics, articulation, and expression markings.
Elgar's two "chansons" - the dreamy Chanson de nuit and its cheerful counterpart Chanson de matin - are amongst his most popular melodies, often performed together. However, it is somewhat surprising that Elgar had in fact completed the Chanson de nuit as a separate piece in October 1897, only submitting the Chanson de matin eighteen months later. In his letter to publisher Novello, Elgar noted that the second piece "was intended to be a companion to the one you have already." These two evergreen works from the violin repertoire, with moderate technical demands, are presented here using the first editions and with fingering by British violinist and Elgar scholar Rupert Marshall-Luck.
The two "chansons" - the dreamy Chanson de nuit and its cheerful counterpart Chanson de matin - are among Elgar's most popular melodies, much like his Salut d'amour. Sensing the "evergreen" potential of these works, the composer and publisher planned arrangements for various instruments, building on the success of Elgar's earlier piece.
Edward Elgar's "Salut d'amour" is one of the British composer's most hauntingly melodic works. This short piece held special significance for Elgar, as it was composed in 1888 for his bride-to-be, Caroline Alice Roberts, with whom he had a blossoming teacher-pupil relationship since 1886. Initially titled "Liebesgruß" in German, "Salut d'amour" was published in 1889, the same year Elgar and Roberts were married. We are now republishing this immortal, moderately difficult classic in its original versions for violin and piano, cello and piano (HN 1189), and piano solo (HN 1190).
Edward Elgar's "Salut d'amour" is renowned for its hauntingly beautiful melody. Composed in 1888 as a gift for his future wife, Caroline Alice Roberts, the piece became an immense success. While numerous arrangements exist, the only versions with surviving autograph manuscripts are for violin and piano (HN 1188), piano solo (HN 1190), and cello and piano. Until now, the cello part has only been available in an arrangement made by the original publisher, presumably with Elgar's approval. This new edition presents, for the first time, the version directly from Elgar's autograph manuscript, which has inexplicably never been published before. Additionally, we are publishing the reliable musical text from the first edition.
Edward Elgar's "Salut d'amour" is renowned for its hauntingly beautiful melody. Composed in 1888 as a gift for his future wife, Caroline Alice Roberts, the work quickly became an enormous success. Elgar's surviving autographs reveal his intention to create arrangements for various instrumentations, but only three versions - for violin and piano, cello and piano, and solo piano - were officially authorized.
