Ralph Vaughan Williams 1872–1958

Old King Cole

Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Plucked, Keyboard, Strings Ballets C major Early 20th century Composed 1923 · published 1925 · 19 min · 7 movements

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Movements

7 movements

1. Title Key
2. I Introduction. Allegro moderato C major
3. II Entrance of the King. Maestoso G major
4. III Pipe Dance. ♩176 B minor
5. IV Bowl Dance. Allegro molto C minor
6. V Morris Jig. Allegro F major
7. VI A bold young farmer. Presto G minor
8. VII The Jolly Thresherman. Allegro vivace (G phrygian)

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V Ww Br Perc Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Plucked, Keyboard, Strings · 29 parts

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