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91. MS Mus. 1843/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/1/3
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: The Dream of Gerontius, vocal score
Scope & Content:
The Dream of Gerontius, op.38. Fair copy of the vocal score but with numerous alterations and amendments. Part one is complete; part two is lacking several passages, some of which were later insertions into the piece. Contents: MS Mus. 1843/1/3/1: Part I MS Mus. 1843/1/3/2: Part II
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1900
Extent:
2 files

92. MS Mus. 1843/2/23

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/2/23
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Apostles, op. 49
Scope & Content:
The Apostles, op. 49. (1). and (2). Proofs of the vocal score published by Novello & Co., 1903. Many annotations in different hands and comments between publisher and composer. At the end Elgar has written and note to thank all involved and to apologise for the ‘many shortcomings’. Parts I...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1903
Extent:
2 volumes

93. MS Mus. 1843/2/50

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/2/50
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: The Music Makers, op. 69
Scope & Content:
The Music Makers, op. 69. Proofs of the vocal score, published by Novello & Co., 1912. (1). ff. 1-88. Pages 1-86. Printed on one side only and heavily annotated in ink and pencil. Former references: PR34-38; 1977.622. (2). ff. 89-96. Pages 1-8. With some corrections in pencil. Annotated on...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1912
Extent:
1 volume (182 folios)

94. MS Mus. 1843/1/16

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/1/16
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: Litanies
Scope & Content:
ff. 1-17. Individual litanies in score. Numbers 3, 6, 7 and 11 are believed to have been composed in part by Elgar around 1885-1886. (1). ff. 1-2. 'Litany', for SATB voices. Undated fair copy of 'Litany 3' (see MS Mus. 1843/1/18) in an unknown hand. Former references: MS95; 1999.013. (2). ff....
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 volume (17 folios)

95. MS Mus. 1843/1/29

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/1/29
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: Second Symphony, full score
Scope & Content:
ff. 1-**. Symphony no.2 in E flat major in E flat major, op 63. Autograph full score in a presentation binding. In black ink but with additions in red and green ink. Former references: MS99; 1977.5.
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1911
Extent:
1 volume (** folios)

96. MS Mus. 1843/2/15

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/2/15
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: Caractacus, op. 35, vocal score with manuscript additions
Scope & Content:
Caractacus, op. 35, vocal score published Novello & Co., 1898. Unannotated except for the note: ‘Albert Hall Nov 28th 1912 Sir Frederick Bridge’ on the front flyleaf and part of a manuscript sketch (f. 1) pasted onto the opposite verso. Bound volume with ‘C. I. E.’ embossed on the front. Form...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1898-1912
Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 folio)

97. MS Mus. 1843/1/38

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/1/38
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: Miscellaneous scores and parts for pieces associated with the Powick Asylum Band
Scope & Content:
(1). f. 1. 'Menuetto grazioso'. Single-stave draft with indications of instrumentation. Former references: MS74; 1977.708.1. (2). ff. 2-3. 'La Brunette'. Autograph fair copy full score. Former references: MS212; 2008U.1. (3). ff. 4-5. 'Five Singing Quadrilles'. Incomplete drafts. Former refere...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1878-1880
Extent:
1 volume (8 folios)

98. 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

99. MS Mus. 1843/2/11

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/2/11
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: Caractacus, op. 35, vocal score annotated with musical themes
Scope & Content:
Caractacus, op. 35, proofs of the vocal score published by Novello & Co., 1898. Stamped ‘proof copy’ and annotated by Elgar to identify and name various musical themes. Former references: PR21; 1977.1440.
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1898
Extent:
1 volume

100. MS Mus. 1843/2/13

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1843/2/13
Title:
Elgar Birthplace Collection: proofs and annotated printed scores: Caractacus, op. 35, annotated vocal score and flyer for first performance
Scope & Content:
Caractacus, op. 35 (1). Vocal score published by Novello & Co., 1898. Signed by some of the performers from the first performance at the Leeds Musical Festival, 1898. Annotated with performance markings presumably by John Browning, who took the role of the Arch-Druid in that performance. ...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1898
Extent:
1 volume (1 bound score + 1 single sheet)