Roman Sketches, Op.7 (Griffes, Charles Tomlinson)

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4 more: 1. The White Peacock • 2. Nightfall: Al far della notte • 3. The Fountain of the Acqua Paola • 4. Clouds

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1917. Plate 27441.
Reprinted New York: Schirmer, No.2847, 1945. Plate 46805. (single volume)
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For Orchestra (Composer and Sargeant)

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Arranger Richard W. Sargeant Jr.
Publisher. Info. Edwardsville, IL: Serenissima Music, Inc., 2012
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Misc. Notes No.1 - composer's orchestration
Nos.2-4 - Sargeant's orchestration
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Both The White Peacock and Clouds sold separately

Orchestra: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, english horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion (2 players), celesta, 2 harps, strings

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The White Peacock (No.1)

For Orchestra (Composer)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1917.
Reprinted New York: G. Schirmer, 1945. Plate 41170.
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13 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2, 3 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2 • Timpani/Tam-Tam/Cymbals • Harp 1, 2 • Celesta • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1917. Plate 41592c.
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General Information

Work Title Roman Sketches
Alternative. Title
Composer Griffes, Charles Tomlinson
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.7 ; A.77, 81-83
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ICG 7
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 pieces
  1. The White Peacock, A.77
  2. Nightfall - Al far della notte, A.81
  3. The Fountain of the Acqua Paola, A.82
  4. Clouds, A.83
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1912-16
First Performance. 1916-02-23 in New York, Punch & Judy Theatre (No.1)
Winifred Christie (piano)

1919-02-12 in New York, Aeolian Hall (No.2 - first documented)

Winifred Christie (piano)

1918-06-01 in New York, Carnegie Hall (No.3 - first documented)

Emily Greenough (piano)
First Publication. 1917
Dedication see below
  1. Rudolph Ganz
  2. Winifred Christie
  3. None
  4. Paul Rosenfeld
Average DurationAvg. Duration 20 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation piano
External Links All Music Guide
Hyperion Records
Extra Information Nos.1 and 4 (A.121, 122) were arranged for orchestra by the composer, ca.1919. see details
Dissertation by Suk Jung Woo. Univ. Kansas, 2013