Edward Elgar: 'Sospiri' for strings, harp (or pianoforte) and harmonium (or organ), op. 70
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Score. 'W. H. Reed freundschaftlichst zugeeignet'. On f. ii is typed 'This short orchestral piece has the violin part written for Reed'. Annotated in pencil.
ELGAR COLLECTION. Vol. XLVI. Concerto in B minor: piano and violin score; signed ‘June 28 1910 Hereford' (f. 117). Annotated in red and green inks and blue crayon and with printer's pencil markings. Published Novello & Co., 1910. ff. 117. 300 x 239mm. Bound in maroon cloth with gold letter...
Edward Elgar: 'Pomp and circumstance No. 1 in D, Quick March', op. 39 no. 1
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Full score. Signed 'Birchwood Jul. 1901' (f. 17v). Annotated in red ink, pencil and crayon and with engraver's pencil markings. Dedicated to Alfred E. Rodewald and the Members of the Liverpool Orchestral Society.
Edward Elgar: 'The Spirit of England'. Vocal score
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Partly printed (ff. 7 and 8). Annotated in red and green inks and pencil and with printer's blue crayon and pencil markings. Dedication: 'My portion of this work I dedicate to the memory of our glorious men, with a special thought for the WORCESTERS'. 1. ff. 1-32. 'The Fourth of August', op. 8...
Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme ('Enigma'), op. 36. Full score
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'commenced Feb. 5th 1899 ended Feb. 19th 1899 Malvern'. Annotated in red ink, blue and purple crayon, and with printer's pencil markings. Dedicated 'To my friends pictured within'. Note (f. 1) of first performance at St James's Hall, London, 19 June 1899, conducted by Hans Richter.