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So is Symphonic Prelude. I thought we were listing any pieces that began with a solo instrument (for wind ensemble or orchestra). I guess I should read the instructions more carefully...

Neither of those things can be real, can they? It's impossible, or highly improbable, in any case for that to be played and sound in any way even slightly like music.

A more recent piece by Mark Camphouse (published in '06), "Symphonic Prelude: The Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer" begins with an english horn solo.

"Overture to the Wasps", by Ralph Vaughan Williams. I don't think that this piece is truly appreciated. It really is good music. I read somewhere that a critic of the overture said "the music never really takes wing and sings". Sure it does. Just listen to the horns and strings i...

"To Life" from the musical "Fiddler on the Roof". I love the lively feel of this particular song. All the music from "Fiddler on the Roof" is truly exceptional. L'chaim!

I agree with much of what is being said, and while I do believe that competition breeds excellence, there is a point where it goes too far. Musicians should always strive to become better and hone their musical skills, and it is only natural for musicians to "compete" amongst themselves to...

Actually I was just mentioning it because I couldn't think of a piece that began with a solo. But yeah, near the beginning works too. Pieces With Solo Near Beginning October (oboe) by Eric Whitacre Scotch Strathspey and Reel (clarinet) by Percy Grainger The Duke of Marlborough Fanfare (horn) by Perc...

Just posting to say that I began hosting a website using freewebs, and that since it has to do with music I'm also using it to advertise IMSLP to any and all of its visitors and members. I encourage anybody else who hosts their own website to do the same to help spread the word about IMSLP. The addr...

The first movement of Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov has a violin solo a few bars in.

I don't know if this really counts, but Strauss' "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" has an extended horn solo very close to the beginnning (it's the 6th bar in not counting the pickup measure). Again, not sure if it really counts.

How would I find out if English Folk Song Suite is still protected?

Does anybody have the score and/or parts for Ralph Vaughan Williams' English Folk Song Suite? If so, could you please post it in the library? I know he's not under copyright because a lot of his music is already available for download. The suite would be a great addition to Petrucci.

Your assistance and enthusiasm is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping me locate these items.

Does anyone know if Korsakov's "Procession of Nobles" is in the public domain? If it is it would be a fantastic addition to the Petrucci Music Library and the IMSLP community. Such a wonderful work.
If anyone has access to a score and/or parts please post it!

Thank you. Your answer is very helpful in clearing up the Grainger controversy for me.

I apologize for the double posting. I realized I had posted on the wrong forum for my topic so I changed it and forgot to delete the old post. Sorry.

Thanks for your help!