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Parson Weems and the cherry tree

Title
  1. Parson Weems and the cherry tree / Virgil Thomson ; ballet by Erick Hawkins.
Published by
  1. New York, N.Y. (24 W. 57th St., New York 10019) : Boosey & Hawkes, 1984, c1978.
Author
  1. Thomson, Virgil, 1896-1989.

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Additional authors
  1. Hawkins, Erick.
Description
  1. 1 miniature score (73 p.); 27 cm.
Subject
  1. Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Drama
  2. Weems, M. L (Mason Locke), 1759-1825 > Drama
  3. Ballets > Scores
Contents
  1. The parson writes his book -- The parson instructs George and Martha in the gentle art of the dance -- The hatchet -- The pitcher and the bucket -- Rum is a demon -- Martha's secret love -- Molly whips the army into shape -- Crossing the Delaware -- Hard times at Valley Forge -- On to glory -- Cavalry maneuvers -- Chopping the tree and winging to Heaven.
Call number
  1. JNF 88-185
Note
  1. For flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, trumpet/flugelhorn, trombone, violin, double bass, and percussion.
  2. "The music of this ballet, both its melodies and their harmonization, are from the Federal period of American history"--Pref.
  3. Duration: ca. 25:00.
Author
  1. Thomson, Virgil, 1896-1989.
Title
  1. Parson Weems and the cherry tree / Virgil Thomson ; ballet by Erick Hawkins.
Imprint
  1. New York, N.Y. (24 W. 57th St., New York 10019) : Boosey & Hawkes, 1984, c1978.
Playing time
  1. 002500
Added author
  1. Hawkins, Erick.
LCCN
  1. 84760248 /M
Publisher no.
  1. HPS 974 Boosey & Hawkes
Research call number
  1. JNF 88-185
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