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141. MS Mus. 1407

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1407
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Music manuscripts
Scope & Content:
1. ff. 1-23. 'Four Quartets' (J166), for flute, clarinet, keyboards, percussion, violin and cello; 1972. Charts, sketches, full score and photocopy of the score. Based on the rondeau 'Ma fin est mon commencement' by Guillaume de Machaut. Commissioned by the BBC, to accompany a radio broadcast rea...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1970-1995
Extent:
ff. 79.

142. MS Mus. 1417-1418

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1417-1418
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Strathclyde Concertos no. 7 and no. 8
Scope & Content:
Strathclyde Concertos no. 7 (J319), for double bass and chamber orchestra, and no. 8 (J323), for bassoon and chamber orchestra; 1992-1993. Both pieces commissioned by the Strathclyde Regional Council and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Strathclyde Concerto no. 7 was first performed on 24 November...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1992-1993
Extent:
2 volumes

143. MS Mus. 1442-1443

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1442-1443
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'A Reel of Seven Fishermen' and 'Maxwell's Reel, with Northern Lights'
Scope & Content:
'A Reel of Seven Fishermen' (J361) and 'Maxwell's Reel, with Northern Lights' (J362); 1998. Draft scores and full scores. 'A Reel of Seven Fishermen', was commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and first performed on 19 May 1998 at the Barbican Hall, London. 'Maxwell's Reel, with Nort...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1998
Extent:
2 volumes

144. MS Mus. 1456

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1456
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Sketches and draft scores
Scope & Content:
1. ff. 1-9. 'Six Secret Songs'(J326), for piano; [1993]. Published by Chester Music, 1996. 2.ff. 10-51. 'Carolisima' (J334), serenade for chamber orchestra; 1994. Charts and draft score. Commissioned by Jens Høgel for his wife Carol Høgel, first performed on 30 August 1994 at Prestonfield House H...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1993-2001
Extent:
ff. 147.

145. MS Mus. 1404

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1404
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Incidental music and teaching materials
Scope & Content:
1. ff. 1-47. 'Life!' (J34), revue; 1951-1953. Words by Tony Warren. Written for Shelagh Elliott-Clarke School of Dance and Drama, Liverpool. Scores and sketches in pencil and ink, and drafts of the text. 'You've gotta have life'; - 'Problem children'; - 'I've failed my intermediate; I'm the Merse...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1953-1966
Extent:
ff. 122.

146. MS Mus. 1454-1455

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1454-1455
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'The Fall of the Leafe' and 'A Dance on the Hill'
Scope & Content:
'The Fall of the Leafe' (J433), for string orchestra, and 'A Dance on the Hill' (J409), for mezzo-soprano and orchestra; 2004, 2002. 'The Fall of the Leafe' was commissioned by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and first performed on 26 November 2004 at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2002-2004
Extent:
2 volumes

147. MS Mus. 1419

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1419
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'A Spell for Green Corn: The MacDonald Dances'
Scope & Content:
'A Spell for Green Corn: The MacDonald Dances' (J325), for violin and orchestra; 1993. Draft score and full score. Commissioned by Donald MacDonald for the 21st birthday of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and for the 60th birthday of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, and first performed on 24 November 199...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1993
Extent:
ff. 86.

148. MS Mus. 1406

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1406
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Music manuscripts
Scope & Content:
1. ff. 1-2. 'St. Michael and Prolation'; [1956-1957]. Sketches for 'St. Michael', sonata for 17 wind instruments (J51) and 'Prolation' for orchestra (J53). See related materials for 'St Michael', the scores Add. 71377, and for 'Prolation', Add. 71309-71310 (sketches and drafts), Add. 71312-71314 ...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1956-1985
Extent:
ff. 92.

149. MS Mus. 1506

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1506
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies Manuscripts, Part II: St Magnus Festival press archive
Scope & Content:
1990-1991 1992-1994 1996-1997 1998-1999 2000 2001-2003 2004, 2006 List of Festival commissions; 1977-1986. Correspondence and cuttings; 1982-1984. Includes the following: A copy of a letter from Judy Arnold to James Miller, 1984; - Correspondence between Judy Arnold and Archie Bevan, 1983, 1984?;...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1990-2006
Extent:
9 folders

150. MS Mus. 1444

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1444
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Shorter orchestral works
Scope & Content:
1. ff. 1-45. 'Roma Amor '(J366); 1998. Sketches interleaving draft score, with a watercolour sketch (f.1). Commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and first performed on 20 May 2000 at the Barbican Hall, London. Published by Chester Music, 2002. The full score is MS Mus. 1445. 2. ff. 46-...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1998-1999
Extent:
ff. 166.