The Valley of Silence, (Napoleon in Exile)
| ID | JSS0025 |
| Title | The Valley of Silence, (Napoleon in Exile) |
| Document Reference | MS2726/7 |
| Format | 476mm x 302mm |
| Medium | ink on music manuscript paper |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Elegy, violin and piano arrangement |
| Item Description | Erkmann's arrangement of The Valley of Silence was too complicated for Gavin Greig to use in The Harp & Claymore collection. The arrangements had to be simple enough for most people to play with very little practise. This version was used by Skinner himself in his concerts. The note from Erkmann to Skinner at the end reads: 'I have ventured on an accompaniment for this "stimmungsvolle" Elegy, and trust that it will be found acceptable. Please tell your accompanist: that you are the Soloist. Kindest regards, F. Erkmann'. Click on the audio link below to hear Skinner playing it. |
| Creator | James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript | Herr F Erkmann |
| Arranger | Herr F Erkmann |
| Publisher | Bayley & Ferguson |
| Time Period | c. 1900 - 1903 |
| Associated Dates: Creation | c. 1900 |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript | c. 1900 |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 1904 |
| Related Images | MS2726/7 |
| Relationships | JSS0025, JSS0026, JSS0027, JSS0028, JSS0583, JSS0584, JSS0585 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio | Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd207a |
Historic Collections · Kings
College · Old Aberdeen · AB24 3SW
Tel:(0)44 1224 274312 · E-mail: scottskinner@abdn.ac.uk
