Schirmer Capriol Suite
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Ready-to-play set format: an edition designed to gather the essential materials for ensemble performance, ideal for rehearsals as well as concerts.
- Writing for string orchestra: instrumentation dedicated to strings, conceived to work on balance, attacks, and section cohesion.
- Classical repertoire by Peter Warlock: a score to enrich a classical music program with a distinctive British signature.
- Substantial volume: 164 pages offering comprehensive content, suited to the needs of an orchestral library and precise tracking of musical directions.
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Summary of This Score
Offered as a set and intended for string orchestra, this Peter Warlock score is aimed at ensembles seeking clear, structured, and immediately usable stage material. The edition follows an "orchestra" logic: content designed for collective practice, where readability and coherence of markings facilitate rehearsal work and setup.
The music naturally emphasizes the fundamentals of the string orchestra: balance between sections, rhythmic precision, uniformity of bow strokes, and quality of phrasing. It is a relevant resource for building an ensemble sound, refining internal listening, and working on dynamics with true musical rigor, all while remaining within the classical repertoire realm.
Thanks to its set format and substantial page count, this reference easily finds its place in an orchestral library, conservatory, or music association. It is suitable both for program preparation and in-depth study during rehearsals, with a rewarding final performance in concert.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Peter Warlock | Genre | Classical |
| Instrumentation | String Orchestra | Pages | 164 |
| Collection | Orchestra | Year of Publication | 1986 |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is intended for Peter Warlock's Capriol Suite?
This edition is intended for string orchestra and belongs to the Orchestra collection.
Is the score provided as an orchestral set?
The content is offered as a set, designed for collective practice by a string orchestra. The markings are presented to facilitate rehearsal work and the setup of parts.
How many pages does this edition contain?
The edition totals 164 pages. This volume corresponds to material intended to be part of an orchestra library, conservatory, or music association.
Is Capriol Suite suitable for working on bowing techniques?
The writing for string orchestra emphasizes the homogeneity of bow strokes. It also allows working on rhythmic precision between sections. Overall balance and dynamics are among the rehearsal focuses indicated.
What year does this Schirmer score date from?
The publication of this score dates from 1986.



