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eproductions of the vocal scores. As such, these arrangements give a fair representation of that
music which is generally no longer performed.
Also to be found are arrangements of works by foreign composers who found great
popularity and exposure in late eighteenth century London. Paisiello and Pleyel eaqh enjoyed
enormous success with the concert audiences of that time, and are represented in the collection.
Historical References
The Duke of York's March was first published in 1785 in a reduced pianoforte edition.
Appearing in many forms afterward, it is the best known of all of the material of this era and is
the only work by Eley that has remained continuously in the repertoire of the Foot Guards bands.
William Elrington, a flutist, served as bandmaster
to the First Regiment of Foot Guards
from around 1780 to around 1800. He later published the Troop in 1795 in a
pianoforte/harpsichord arrangement, with the note that it had been composed for the Duke of
York's Band.
The Duke of York's New March, now known as the Figaro, March, is the official
regimental slow march of the Coldstream Guards. The Figaro March became a regular part of
the Regimental Band's repertoire and in 1805 was made the official slow march, replacing ne
Duke of York's March. This is the same year that the Duke of York was made the Colonel of the
First (Grenadier) Guards and took The Duke of York's March with him
The dramatic romance Cymon was written in 1767 by Michael Arne, and was his most
successfulwork. Revived at the Drury Lane Tbeatre in 1791, it presented new music by
Stephen Storace. Michael Kelly attributes the reason for revival (and substantive changes) to
himself. It proved to be a critical and financial success.
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