Ralph Vaughan Williams 1872–1958

The Wasps, Aristophanic suite

Orchestra Suites Early 20th century Composed 1909 · published 1914 · 5 movements

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5 movements

1. Title Key
2. I Overture. Allegro vivace F major
3. II Entr'acte. Molto moderato (E Dorian)
4. III March-Past of the Kitchen Utensils. Moderato molto Marcia (G Mixolydian)
5. IV Entr'acte. Andante G major
6. V Ballet and Final Tableau. Presto C major

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