"Salut d'amour" is a captivating and tender musical gem composed by Sir Edward Elgar, one of the most celebrated English composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written in 1888, "Salut d'amour" translates to "Love's Greeting" in English, and it embodies the essence of a heartfelt expression of love through music.

Here is an arrangement for cello quartet.

The PDF file contains the score and instrumental parts.

Key: D major. English ? German.

In the summer of 1888, Edward Elgar's fianc�e (and pupil) Caroline Alice Roberts surprised him with the poem 'Love's Grace' written by herself. During a holiday, the composer re-membered the lines and composed, as a little present in return, 'greetings of love' for piano. One year later, the miniature, Edward Elgar's first published work, was published by Schott. The world premiere was Elgar's breakthrough as a composer. The string trio arrangement of this still popular work offers the players a rewarding task and guarantees enjoyable music-making.

Elgar composed Salut d'Amour, Op. 12 in 1888 while he was romantically involved with Caroline Alice Roberts (he dedicated to her). It's original title was Liebesgruss (Love's Greeting). It wasn't until the present title was used at the suggestion of his publisher that the work took off in popularity.

It is one of Elgar's best-known works and has inspired numerous arrangements for widely varying instrumental combinations.

Keith Terrett's transcription for Trumpet in B-flat is perfectly suited for moderately advanced performers and makes a delightful addition to any recital.