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11. MS Mus. 1416

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1416
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'The Turn of the Tide'
Scope & Content:
'The Turn of the Tide' (J318), for orchestra, children's chorus and five groups of young instrumentalists; 1992. Full score, piano reduction of the final chorus, sketches, notes and correspondence. Commissioned by the Association of British Orchestras and first performed by the Northern Sinfonia ...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1992
Extent:
ff. 120.

12. MS Mus. 1423-1424

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1423-1424
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Strathclyde Concerto no. 9
Scope & Content:
Strathclyde Concerto no. 9 (J337), for six woodwind instruments and orchestra; 1994. Commissioned by Strathclyde Regional Council and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and first performed 10 February 1995 at the City Halls Glasgow by David Nicholson, Elizabeth Dooner, Mayrice Checker, Les Morrion, R...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1994
Extent:
2 volumes

13. MS Mus. 1422

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1422
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: Orchestral works
Scope & Content:
1. ff. 1-64. 'Cross Lane Fair' (J332), for Northumbrian pipes, bodhran and orchestra; 1994. Draft score and full score. Commissioned by the St Magnus Festival, Orkney and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and first performed 18 June 1994 at the St Magnus Festival Orkney, by Mark Jordan, Rob Lea and ...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1994
Extent:
ff. 91.

14. MS Mus. 1420-1421

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1420-1421
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'Chat Moss' and Symphony no. 5
Scope & Content:
'Chat Moss' (J329), tone poem for school orchestra, and Symphony no. 5 (J331); 1993-1994. 'Chat Moss' was first performed on 16 March 1994 by the chamber orchestra of St Edward's College, Liverpool. The fifth symphony was commissioned by the Philharmonia Orchestra to celebrate its 50th anniversar...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1993-1994
Extent:
2 volumes

15. MS Mus. 1438-1439

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1438-1439
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'The Jacobite Rising'
Scope & Content:
'The Jacobite Rising' (J358), for 4 solo singers, mixed chorus and orchestra; 1997. Words compiled by Alistair Grant from the work of various poets, including Sorley MacLean. Commissioned by Alistair Grant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Jacobite Rising, and first performed on 15 Octo...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1997
Extent:
2 volumes

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. MS Mus. 1436-1437

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1436-1437
Title:
Peter Maxwell Davies: 'Orkney Saga I' and 'Orkney Saga II'
Scope & Content:
'Orkney Saga I' (J355) and ''Orkney Saga II' (J360); 1997. Draft scores and scores. 'Orkney Saga I' was commissioned by the BBC for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and first performed on 25 July 1997 at the Royal Albert Hall, conducted by the composer. Subtitled 'Sails in St Magnus 1: Fifteen ke...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1997
Extent:
2 volumes