Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39
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Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39. Bound volume containing the full scores of marches 1-5, published by Boosey & Co. between 1902 and 1930. The score for the fourth march is marked in blue pencil to indicate the cuts found in the acoustic recording of that piece made by the composer. The ...
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: Grania and Diarmid, op. 42
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Grania and Diarmid, op. 42. Typescript of the text, bound with an embossed cover which incorrectly gives the title as ‘Diarmid and Grania’. There are a small number of annotations inside and Elgar has signed the title page. Former reference: 1977.1439.
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: In the South, op. 50
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In the South (Alassio), op. 50. Full score, published by Novello & Co., 1904. The score itself is unannotated but a single manuscript amendment is pasted onto part of page 34. A sheet of sketch material and postcards from Alassio are pasted at the front of the volume. On the title page, Elgar...
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Reveille, op. 54
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The Reveille, op. 54. Part song for TTBB voices. Proof of the vocal score published by Novello & Co., 1908. Pages numbered 2-16. With annotations in red and black ink. Former references: PR50; 1977.610.