Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Kingdom, op. 51
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The Kingdom, op. 51. Vocal score published by Novello & Co, 1906. With a few annotations in blue pencil, including indications of durations of sections. These are also listed on a slip of paper pasted to the inside title page. With a note in Elgar’s hand: ‘with times (length) of performances:...
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Kingdom, op. 51
Scope & Content:
The Kingdom, op. 51. Corrected proofs of the full score published by Novello & Co., 1907. Scenes III, IV, and V only. Purchased by the Elgar Foundation from Sotheby’s, 19 May 2006, lot 048. Former reference: 2006.310.
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Wand of Youth, suite no. 2, op. 1
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ff. 1-105. The Wand of Youth, second suite, op. 1. Proof of the full score published by Novello & Co., 1908. With autograph corrections and annotations in black and red ink. Includes a photocopy of part of the title page. Paginated [1]-104. Former references: PR70; 2000.30, from the collectio...
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Wand of Youth, suite no. 1, op. 1
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The Wand of Youth, first suite, op. 1a. Full score published by Novello & Co., 1908. Contains markings in pencil and blue crayon indicating cuts and alterations made for the recording made by the composer in 1919. Former reference: 1977.1435.
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: Wand of Youth, suite no. 2, op. 1
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The Wand of Youth, second suite, op. 1b. Bound full score, published by Novello & Co., 1908. Contains markings in pencil and blue crayon indicating cuts and alterations made for the recording made by the composer in 1917. Former reference: 1977.1420.
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.
ff. 1-78. Symphony no. 1, op. 55. Proofs of the arrangement for solo piano made by Sigfrid Karg-Elert and published by Novello & Co., 1909. With a note by Ivor Atkins stating that the pencil corrections are in Elgar’s hand. Pages numbered 3-79. Former reference: PR71; 2000.31, from the collec...