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Archive Reference (shelfmark) MS Mus. 1843 Subject Elgar, Edward, 1857-1934. Light of life Level [40] File

1. MS Mus. 1843/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/1/1
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: Manuscript drafts and sketches for The Light of Life, Caractacus, The Kingdom and The Crown of India
Scope & Content:
(1). ff. 1-2. The Light of Life (Lux Christi), op. 29. Composed and first performed 1896. Side drum part for no. 11, recitative and chorus (‘They brought him to the Pharisees’) only. Headed 'The Light of Life' in Elgar's hand. Former references: MS72; 1977.700.1. (2). ff. 3-4. Caractacus, op. 3...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1896-1912
Extent:
1 volume (7 folios)

2. MS Mus. 1843/2/5

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/2/5
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Light of Life, op. 29
Scope & Content:
The Light of Life (Lux Christi), op. 29. Proofs of the vocal score published by Novello, Ewer & Co., 1896. Pages 1-20 only. Amendments and alterations by Elgar and others in various inks and pencil. Former references: PR32; 1977.612.
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1896
Extent:
1 volume (20 pages)

3. MS Mus. 1843/2/6

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/2/6
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Light of Life, op. 29
Scope & Content:
The Light of Life (Lux Christi), op. 29. Published by Novello, Ewer & Co., 1896. Two copies bound together, one marked ‘proof copy’ and the other ‘revised proof’. The first copy is minimally annotated, the second contains more annotations in red ink and pencil. Former references: PR33; 1977.1...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1896
Extent:
1 volume