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Rose Without a Thorn
King Henry VIII (arranged by Elgar Howarth)
General Info
Year: 1530 / 1991
Duration: c. 12:10
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Chester Music
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown
Movements
1. It is for me a right great joy - 1:30
2. Pastime with good company - 1:25
3. Adieu! Madame et ma maistresse - 2:45
4. Taunder naken - 3:05
5. Departure is my chief pain - 2:20
6. En vray amoure – 1:05
Instrumentation
Full Score
B-flat Trumpet I-II (II doubles flugelhorn)
Horn in F
Trombone
Tuba
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Elgar Howarth created these arrangements of works attributed to King Henry VIII (1491–1547). The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble frequently performed Howarth’s collection as the suite, A Rose Without a Thorn.
As a 10-year old prince, Henry unexpectedly rose in line for the throne following the early death of his elder brother. His thorough education included the study of several languages, philosophy, religion, literature, math, geometry, astronomy, cartography, riding, jousting, dancing, and his favorite subject -- music. The collection of instruments he amassed during his lifetime is quite impressive, and apparently he was able to play many of them. Another indication of his passion for music was the large number of musicians who served him, which included 14 trumpeters and 10 trombonists. It is believed that some, if not all, of the compositions of Howarth’s suite were composed before Henry became king.
In Henry’s most complex piece, Taunder Naken, he composed two florid lines above the highly popular Flemish song, T’Andernaken.
- Program Note from liner notes of Mark CD Thunder!: Sonus Brass
Commercial Discography
- Audio CD: Sonus Brass - 2014
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- Bowling Green (Ohio) State University Concert Band (Bruce Moss, conductor) – 29 November 2018
Works for Winds by This Composer
- The King's Feast (arr. Singleton) (2003)
- Pastime with Good Company (arr. Sparke) (15--?/2005)
- Pastime with Good Company (arr. Wiffin) (15--?/2007)
- Rose Without a Thorn (arr. Howarth) (1530 /1991)
Resources
- Henry, King of England; Howarth, E. (1991). Rose Without a Thorn : (The King in Love and Grief) [score]. Chester Music: [London].
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Elgar Howarth." Accessed 29 November 2018