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1. MS Mus. 1778/1/1-2

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1778/1/1-2
Title:
Harrison Birtwistle: 'The Mask of Orpheus'
Scope & Content:
Sketch material for ‘The Mask of Orpheus’ (opera in 3 acts with libretto and scenario by Peter Zinovieff; music composed between 1973-5 and 1981-3; premiered 1986 at the Coliseum, London, conducted by Elgar Howarth). The material includes diverse types of sketch, many of which relate to early co...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1973-1983
Extent:
2 volumes

2. MS Mus. 1778/1/3-4

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1778/1/3-4
Title:
Harrison Birtwistle: Gawain, and sketches for other works
Scope & Content:
Sketch and draft material relating to Act 1 of Gawain, libretto by David Harsent. Original version premiered in 1991 at the Royal Opera House, London. Includes extensive material relating to the original ‘Turning of the Seasons’ masque. The collection includes diverse types of sketch, many relat...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1987-1991
Extent:
2 volumes

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