THOMAS THE RHYMER. Vol. II A-E. Brief fragmentary sketches, mostly relating to Act I, but with a little material for Act II. With sketches for 'Flourish for Glorious John', Symphony no. 9, and Three Vocalises for soprano and clarinet. Five notebooks.
Vol. II A (ff. i+19) 'Flourish for Glorious John' (ff. 1-4); - Symphony no. 9 (first movement ff. 4v-14 and 19v, third movement ff. 13-15). Sketches for the opera appear only on ff. 11v, 12. Further sketchbooks for the symphony are Add. 50378-50381; this book is directly related to Add. 50378 D....
Vol. II C (ff. 18). Acts I and II. With music examples for the composer's programme note for Symphony no. 9 (ff. 12-14); see Kennedy, op. cit., pp. 246-252.
Vol. II D (ff. 18). End of Act I, scene i (ff. 2-6); - beginning of Act II, scene ii (ff. 14v-17v); Three Vocalises (ff. 6v-14). For Three Vocalises see also Add. 52614 (autograph score) and 50481, ff. 104-107 (copy).