Words by William Morris from 'Sigurd the Volsung', beginning 'When thou hearest the fool rejoicing'. Written for Gervase Elwes, for the Fight for Right Movement.
Edward Elgar: 'Le Drapeau Belge', op. 79, recitation with orchestral accompaniment
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Words by Cammaerts, beginning 'Rouge pour le sang des soldats'. Piano score (ff. 1-4) and full score (ff. 5-15). First performed at the Queen's Hall, London, 14 Apr. 1917.
Libretto by Ina Lowther, inspired by a fan decorated in sanguine by Charles Conder. Full score. First performed at Chelsea Palace Theatre, London, as part of the revue, 'Chelsea on Tiptoe', 20 Mar. 1917. Cancelled earlier version of f. 12 on f. 1v.