Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Opera in Six Sections. Vocal Score

Richard Blackford (Music), John Emlyn Edwards (Libretto)

Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1982

About this Item

VERY RARE hardcover book of sheet music. "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Opera in Six Sections. Vocal Score" Music by Richard Blackford. Libretto by John Emlyn Edwards. This is the First Edition, published by Oxford University Press, London, 1982. 4to, 25.6 cm x 18 cm x 1.1 cm. Ex-library book, Glossy green printed paper-covered boards, no dust-jacket. 86 pages. Weight: 324 Grams. CONTENTS ARE LIKE NEW!!! However, first endpaper is missing. Spine is sturdy, slightly marked, bumped & scuffed either end, binding tight. Cover is glossy, very slightly marked, some bumps & scratches, barcode sticker on back cover, edge wear. Corners very slightly bumped & scuffed. Ink stamp & annotations on reverse of first page. Some pages (very few) have light handling creases. VERY RARE FIRST EDITION, EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE!!! Sheet music for Piano and Voice. This is the complete Vocal Score for this Opera in 6 sections "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", which was commissioned by the Oxfordshire village of Blewbury, and was first performed in said village in 1978. Contents include List of Characters, Synopsis, and Composer's Note. Duration: 65 minutes. Orchestration: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B flat, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in C, Trombone, Recorder Consort (5 Tenors and Bass), Guitar Consort, Timpani, Percussion (6 players), Organ (Optional), Wine Glasses, Strings. IN STOCK in the UK!!! We post the same day, or if that's not possible, the very next working day. Seller's Ref: V195. Seller Inventory # ABE-12640305802

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Opera in ...

Publisher: Oxford University Press, London

Publication Date: 1982

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition