Composition: In a Nutshell (Grainger, Percy)

Title In a Nutshell
Alternative title Suite for Orchestra, Piano and Deagan Percussion Instruments
Creators Percy Grainger (composer)
Opus
Instrumentation orchestra
Number of movements 4
Keys
Composed
First published 1916
Dedication
Tempo markings
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Time signatures
Average duration (sec)
Number of measures
Composition types Suites
Period Early 20th century
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Sections

Title
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Metronome Key Measures
Arrival Platform Humlet
Gay but Wistful
Pastorale
The Gumsuckers' March

Arrangements

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Scores

Details Section Type Publisher Date File
view Complete Schirmer 1916 Complete Score · view
Color Cover · view
view Complete Schirmer 1916 Complete Score · view
view Complete parts Schirmer 1916 Piccolo, Flute 1/2 · view
Oboe 1/2, English Horn · view
Clarinet 1/2, Bass Clarinet (B/A) · view
Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon · view
Horn 1/2, 3/4 (E/F) · view
Trumpet 1, 2/3 (B/A) · view
Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba · view
Timpani · view
Glockenspiel / Snare Drum / Cymbals / Gong / Bass Drum
Deagan Steel Marimba (or Hawkes' Responaphone), Deagan Staff Bells,
Xylophone, Deagan Wooden Marimba (Solo or 2 Players), Deagan Nabimba
· view
Celesta · view
Piano · view
Harp · view
Violins I · view
Violins II · view
Violas · view
Cellos · view
Basses · view
view Complete Arrangement for 2 pianos Schirmer 1916 Complete Score · view
view Complete Arrangement for piano Schirmer 1916 Complete Score · view
Complete Score · view
view Complete Arrangement for piano Schirmer 1916 1. Arrival Platform Humlet · view

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