Description
Celebrate spring with this elegant String Quartet arrangement of Old May-Day by Sir Julius Benedict. First appearing in 1862 and later featured in Novello’s Part-Song Book, this charming work sets poetry by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, capturing the freshness and festivity of May Day traditions.
Benedict’s lyrical style shines in this arrangement, where the warm blend of strings brings out the pastoral character and gentle rhythmic lift of the original part-song. Perfect for chamber concerts, recitals, school ensembles, and seasonal events.
Instrumentation:
Violin I • Violin II • Viola • Cello
Difficulty: Intermediate
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