Orchestral works by Cyril Scott

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Christmas Overture, Op.10                

  • c1900 /
  • Note:  withdrawn
  • rev. c1910

Concertino
 for bassoon, flute and string orchestra

  • in one movement
  • composed 1951
  • Ms. holograph in the University of Michigan Library
  • score and parts available from Fleisher Collection
  • contact Kile Smith at email: smithk@excen.library.phila.gov

Concertino
 for two pianos and orchestra

  • performed by the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra
  • conducted by Sir Dan Godfrey with Esther Fisher and Scott, soloists, on Dec. 16, 1931.
  • London: Hawkes & Son, 1932
  • whereabouts of score and parts unknown

 Concerto
 for harpsicord and orchestra

  • premiered by the Grand Chamber Orchestra
  • conducted by Angel Grande with lucille Wallace, soloist, on April 8 1938, at Wigmore Hall, London
  • London: Elkin, 1937
  • score and parts on hire from Novello

 Concerto
  for oboe and string orchestra

  • dedicated to Léon Goossens
  • premiered by the BBC Symphony Orchestra
  • conducted by Stanford Robinson with Léon Goossens, soloist,
    on Sept 13 1948 at Promenade Concert at Royal Albert Hall, London
  • London: Elkin, 1949 (piano reduction)
  • score and parts on hire from Novello

 

2010 DUTTON CD released: Cyril Scott Concerto for Oboe & String Orchestra
performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor: Martin Yates


Concerto, op. 10, D
 for piano and orchestra

  1. Adagio maestoso
  2. Intermezzo: Andante espressivo – Cadenza – Andantino
  3. Finale: Vivace
  • composed ca. 1900
  • unfinished
  • Realised and completed by Martin Yates (2012)
  • Ms. holograph in the Grainger Museum MG C2/SCO-46
  • score and parts available from the Cyril Scott Estate

 Concerto, no.1, C major
 for piano and orchestra

  1. Allegro maestoso
  2. Adagio
  3. Allegro poco moderato
  • composed 1913-14
  • Premiered by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  • conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham with Scott, soloist, on May 15 1915, at a British Music Festival in London
  • Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne, 1922 (piano reduction)
  • score and parts on hire

2003 LYRITA CD released: 
Cyril Scott: Piano Concertos No. 1 & 2, Early One Morning
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Bernard Herrmann (conductor)
John Ogdon (piano)

 

2004 CHANDOS CD released: 
Cyril Scott Orchestral Works, Volume 2
Howard Shelley (piano)
BBC Philharmonic/ Martyn Brabbins


Concerto, no.2
 for piano and orchestra

  1. Con moto e poco rubato
  2. Molto tranquillo
  3. Energico
  • Composed 1958
  • Dedicated to Douglas
  • Autograph ms. of two-piano score at Royal Academy of Music Library MS540 (sketch)
  • Schott
  • score and parts on hire

2004 CHANDOS CD released: Cyril Scott
conductor: Martyn Brabbins
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic with the Huddersfied Choral Society
performer: Howard Shelley, piano

 

2003 LYRITA CD released: 
Cyril Scott: Piano Concertos No. 1 & 2, Early One Morning
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Bernard Herrmann (conductor)
John Ogdon (piano)


Concerto
for violin and orchestra

  • c1925
  • dedicated to L.K.v.G.
  • Orchestration:    2(=picc).2.2.2 / 4.2.3.1 / timp / perc / hp / strs / vln solo
  • premiered by the Birmingham City Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult with May harrison, soloist, on January 27 1928 in Birmingham.
  • Mainz: B.Schott's Søohne, 1928 (piano reduction)
  • Ms. of full score at Schott's London
  • score and parts on hire Schott, FS[21’55”]
  • Schott [ED 12828], pf reduction        [25’ CS]

2007 CHANDOS CD released: 
Cyril Scott: Violin Concerto; Festival Overture; Aubade; Three Symphonic Dances
Conductor: Martyn Brabbins
Performer: Olivier Charlier
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra


Concerto
 for violin, cello and orchestra

  • dedicated to May and Beatrice harrison
  • composed 1926

Concerto
 for two violins and orchestra

  • composed 1931
  • London: Elkin, 1935
  • whereabouts of score and parts unknown

Concerto, op.19
 for violoncello and orchestra

  • composed ca. 1902
  • ms. holograph of full score in the Grainger Museum MG C2/SCO-44
  • score and parts on hire
  • Realised and completed by Martin Yates (2012)
  • score and parts available from the Cyril Scott Estate

2012 DUTTON EPOCH CD release: Cyril SCOTT (1879-1970) 
Overture to Pélleas and Mélisanda op.5 (1900) [17:21] 
Concerto in D for piano and orchestra op.10 (1900) [29:35] 
Concerto for cello and orchestra op.19 (1902) [20:52] 
Peter Donohoe (piano) 
Raphael Wallfisch (cello) 
BBC Concert Orchestra/Martin Yates
rec. Watford Colosseum, 26-28 November 2012
World premiere recordings
DUTTON EPOCH CDLX 7302 [69:10] 


Concerto
 for violoncello and orchestra

  • composed 1937
  • score and parts on hire from Schott

2008 CHANDOS CD released: Cyril Scott Symphony No. 1; Cello Concerto
Conductor: Martyn Brabbins
Performer: Paul Watkins
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra