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V Vaughan Williams, Ralph 1872 - 1958 · Early 20th century

The Wasps

The Wasps of Aristophanes: Incidental Music
Early 20th century 1 hour, 45 minutes
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Composed
1908-09
First published
1909
Period
Early 20th century
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1 Overture and 3 acts 1. Overture: Allegro vivace; Act I: 2. Introduction (Nocturne): Adagio molto. 3. Melodrama and Chorus: Allegro vivace. 4. The Wasps' Serenade: Moderato. 5. Chorus: Allegro molto. 6. Chorus: Molto moderato. 7. Melodrama and Chorus: Allegro. 8. Melodrama and Chorus: Moderato.; Act II: 9. Entr'acte and Introduction. Molto moderato. 10. Melodrama and Chorus: Andante con moto. 11. March Past of the Witnesses: Moderato alla marcia. 12. Parabasis: :Moderato; Largamente; Allegro moderato; Molto vivace; Allegro scherzando; Andantino; Act III: 13. Entr'acte: Andante con moto. 14. Introduction to Act III: Adagio. 14a. Repeat No.13 from letter E. 15. Melodrama: Moderato alla marcia. 16. Chorus: Moderato Piacevole. 17. Melodrama: Allegro (Founded on a Cambridgeshire folk song) 18. Chorus and Dance (Finale): :Molto vivace; Moderato; Allegro vivace; Allegro vivacissimo; Presto; Molto moderato

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