| Description |
1 score (38 pages) ; 30 cm |
| Playing Time |
003500 |
| Description |
score |
| Medium of Performance |
organ 1 1 |
| Note |
"Describes an imaginary crown set with 7 famous gemstones. Each gemstone represents an aspect of royalty and ruling"--Title page verso. |
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Duration: approximately 35:00. |
| Summary |
Dedicated to the memory of Edward Griffiths. Written for Stephen Farr, who premiered the work in London, July 2011. |
| Note |
With performance notes. |
| Contents |
The crown -- Atahualpa's emerald : divinity -- The pearl called La pelegrina : vulnerability and isolation -- The Orlov diamond : excessive ambition -- The Russian spinel : murder -- King Edward's sapphire : piety -- The Timur ruby and the koh-i-nûr : conquest and spectacle. |
| Language |
Staff notation. |
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Biographical notes in English and German. |
| Subject |
Organ music.
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Organ music. |
| Genre/Form |
Organ music.
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| Subject |
Precious stones -- Songs and music.
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Precious stones. |
| Genre/Form |
Songs and music.
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Music.
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Art music.
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Art music.
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Scores.
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Scores.
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Songs.
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Songs.
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Music.
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| Standard No. |
9790577000312 |
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M577000312 |
| Music No. |
72198 Edition Peters |
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EP72198 Edition Peters |
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