(1). ff. 1-3. 'The Midnight Murk' [1942]. For unaccompanied chorus. Words: Sagittarius [Olga Katzin]. Annotated photocopy, pp. 1-3. (2). ff. 4-5. 'Legacies', for S.S.A.T.B.B. Words: John Donne. Draft in blue ink, dated '1943' at the end of the score (1 bifolium, 18-stave paper, 365 x 270 mm). ...
(1). ff. 1-83. Three Latin Motets, Op. 83, no. 1. For five unaccompanied voices (S.S.A.T.B.). Texts: from Psalm 140 (1), and the Antiphon for the BVM (2 and 3). ff. Title bifolium with autograph score in 3 sections following, each in black ink. The bifolium (of later date, title in blue ink) inc...
(1). ff. 1-24. 'Judica me', Op. 96, no. 1. Unaccompanied motet for S.S.A.T.B.B. • ff. 1-17. Autograph score, in black ink (14-stave paper, 370 x 270 mm). Outer bifolium (with title) enclosing pp. 1-11. Signed on f. 2, and dated 'May 1978' at the end of the score. Pasted-down corrections: ff. 3,...
(1). f. 1. Two hymns in undated [1967] autograph score, black ink (1 f., 12-stave paper, 303 x 237 mm): 'Lord by whose breath'. Words (not given in score): Andrew Young. 'I sing of a maiden'. Words (not given in score): 15th century. (2). ff. 2-5. 'Hail Gladdening Light'. Words: John Keble. • ...
Sir Lennox Berkeley: Nelson (draft libretto, ink drafts and sketches)
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(1). ff. 1-19. Libretto: Synopsis/libretto notes (2 ff., pencil) in Berkeley's hand, including Act II, Scene 1. On the verso of one sheet, the start of an unfinished letter (ink) to Alan [Pryce-Jones], dated 1 February 1952. Typed synopsis of Act I (1 f.). Typed libretto, Act I, pp. 1-14. Typed ...
Sir Lennox Berkeley: Nelson (pencil drafts), Act I and II
Scope & Content:
Various pencil drafts (with identifying slips) divided as follows: f. 1. Brief autograph ink draft letter (abandoned) from Berkeley to Alan [Pryce-Jones], 9 June 1952, hoping that he will be able 'to meet Eric on Monday afternoon'. With other libretto notes in pencil on the same sheet of paper. ...