For solo E♭ cornet, 2 B♭ cornets, horn, trombone, tuba and percussion (2 players), but may also be played without the percussion; originally for E♭ cornet and band.
Cover title.
"E-flat cornet air and variations"--Caption.
"Although Dignam titled the piece 'Hope told a flattering tale', the theme is actually 'Nel cor più non mi sento', an arietta by Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816)--Inside front cover.