Thea Musgrave: 'Mary, Queen of Scots', opera. Libretto drafts and related correspondence
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(1.) ff. 3-65. 'A.E August 1975. 1st draft of play by Amalia Elguera'. A draft of 'Moray', the play by Amalia Elguera on which the libretto is based. Typescript and photocopy. (2.) ff. 66-104. '(2nd draft) Draft prior to meeting with Colin (Graham) in Santa Fe'; August 1975? Libretto draft by Mus...
Thea Musgrave: 'Mary, Queen of Scots', opera. Production correspondence and amendments
Scope & Content:
(1.) Correspondence with Jake Gardner (baritone who sang the role of James in the world and USA premières) and with Catherine Wilson (soprano who sang the role of Mary in the world première), including detailed discussion of amendments and ossias to vocal parts; 1977. (2.) 'Chorus breakdown, CG: ...