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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. 1778/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1778/1/1
Title:
Harrison Birtwistle: 'The Mask of Orpheus', sketch material
Scope & Content:
Assorted sketches for 'The Mask of Orpheus' by Harrison Birtwistle. Arrangement reflects groupings of material on acquisition. (1). ff. 1-193. Sketches and working drafts, mostly of A4 and A5 plain, manuscript, and graph paper; some leaves dated at the time of composition. Much of this materia...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 volume (511 folios)

3. MS Mus. 1778/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1778/1/2
Title:
Harrison Birtwistle: 'Mask of Orpheus Sketches by P.Z.' [Peter Zinovieff], and 'The Catch of London Bridge'
Scope & Content:
Assorted sketches on various sizes and types of paper, found in a paper folder (f. i) titled 'Mask of Orpheus / Sketches by P.Z.' [i.e. Peter Zinovieff]. Containing: ff. 1-16. Form scheme for Act 3. ff. 17-27. Charts by Peter Zinovieff; additional material including dramatis personae sheet and ...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1970s
Extent:
1 volume (32 folios)

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