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Add MS 62717-62774

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Music manuscripts, correspondence and papers of Philip Christian Darnton (1905-1981); 1924-1981. Mostly autograph. For an account of the composer, with a list of works, see Denis ApIvor, 'Christian Darnton', Composer, 74 (1980), pp. 13-19. Presented by Mrs V. B. Darnton, 3 Dec. 1981, 23 Aug. and 12 Nov. 1982. Incorporated July 1983.

Paper. Fifty-eight volumes. British Library arrangement, as follows:

A. Music Manuscripts: 62717-62762.

B. Correspondence: 62763-62768.

C. Literary and Other Papers: 62769-62774.

Scope & Content:

Philip Christian Darnton, composer: Music: Music manuscripts, correspondence, etc., of Philip Christian Darnton: 1924-1981: Autogr.

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Western Manuscripts

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Additional Manuscripts

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Intermezzo in three movements; [1927-1928]. ff. 35. 254 x 350; 170 x 270mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963207", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62719: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. III. Symphony no. 1; 1929-1931. ff. i+51. Original binding of cloth and decorated paper over boards. 505 x…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963208", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62720: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. IV. Symphony no. 1, arranged for piano duet. ff. 45. 355 x 263mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963209", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62721: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. V. Short works for string orchestra; 1934. ff. 31. 356 x 264mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963210", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62722: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. VI. Five orchestral pieces; 1938. ff. i+15. Original cloth and marbled paper binding. 505 x 354mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963211", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62723: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. VII (i+60). 1. ff. 1-19. Symphony no. 2, 'The Anagram'; [1939-1940]. Short score (ff. 1-3v) and piano duet…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963212", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62724: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. VIII. Symphony no. 3; 1944. ff. i+143. 365 x 280mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963213", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62725: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. IX. Symphony no. 3, short score; 1943-1944. ff. 36. 360 x 265mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963214", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62726: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. X (ff. i+67). 1. ff. 1-20. Cantilena for string orchestra; 1946. Three copies. Published London: Alfred…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963215", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62727: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XI. 'Epic'; 1953. Full score, with readers' reports (ff. 1-51) and piano duet reduction (ff. 52-62). ff. 62.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963216", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62728: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XII. Concerto for orchestra; 1970-1973. See also 62761 below. ff. i+82. 372 x 275mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963217", "parent" : "037-001963204", "text" : "Add MS 62729: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XIII. Symphony no. 4 ('A Twenty Minute Symphony'); 1975-1978. ff. 84. 543 x 365mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "037-001963218", "parent" : "036-001963203", "text" : "Add MS 62730-62735: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vols. XIV-XIX. Concertos; 1926-1948, n.d. Full score, except where otherwise stated. Six volumes." },{ "id" : "040-001963219", "parent" : "037-001963218", "text" : "Add MS 62730: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XIV. Concerto for piano and small orchestra; 1926. ff. i+32. 355 x 265mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963220", "parent" : "037-001963218", "text" : "Add MS 62731: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XV. Violin concerto; 1928. Draft (ff. 1-18) and fair copy short scores (ff. 25-38v), solo violin part (ff.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963221", "parent" : "037-001963218", "text" : "Add MS 62732: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XVI. Piano concerto; 1933. ff. i+76. 358 x 275mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963222", "parent" : "037-001963218", "text" : "Add MS 62733: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XVII. Suita Concertante for solo violin and instrumental ensemble; 1936. Piano (ff. 1-10v) and solo violin (ff.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963223", "parent" : "037-001963218", "text" : "Add MS 62734: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XVIII. Concertino in C for piano and string orchestra; [1948]. Reduction by the composer for two pianos…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963224", "parent" : "037-001963218", "text" : "Add MS 62735: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XIX. Violin Concerto; n.d. Pencil full score (ff. 1-18v), piano score (ff. 19-39) and solo violin part (ff.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "037-001963225", "parent" : "036-001963203", "text" : "Add MS 62736-62742: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XX-XXVI. Instrumental and chamber music; 1925-1973. Seven volumes." },{ "id" : "040-001963226", "parent" : "037-001963225", "text" : "Add MS 62736: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XX (ff. 154). Piano works; 1925-1954, n.d. 1. ff. 1-10. 'An English Set of Lessons written for Walter Leigh';…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963227", "parent" : "037-001963225", "text" : "Add MS 62737: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXI (ff. 52). Chamber works; 1924-1928. 1. ff. 1-4. Movement for 'cello and piano; 1924. 310 x 250mm. 2. ff.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963228", "parent" : "037-001963225", "text" : "Add MS 62738: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXII. Sinfonietta for wind instruments; 1925-1926. Score and arrangement for piano duet. ff. i+43. Original…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963229", "parent" : "037-001963225", "text" : "Add MS 62739: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXIII. Octet for wind and string quartet; 1926-1928. ff. iii+32. Original cloth binding. 165 x 350mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963230", "parent" : "037-001963225", "text" : "Add MS 62740: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXIV. ff. 47. 355 x 263mm. 1. ff. 1-6. Five Short Studies for string quartet; 1928. 2. ff. 7-19v. String…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963231", "parent" : "037-001963225", "text" : "Add MS 62741: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXV (ff. 44). 1. ff. 1-7. Five pieces for string quartet; 1938-1939. 354 x 262mm. 2. ff. 8-23. Five pieces for…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963232", "parent" : "037-001963225", "text" : "Add MS 62742: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXVI. String quartet; 1973. Draft (ff. 1-15) and final (ff. 16-33) scores. ff. i+33. The final score has the…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "037-001963233", "parent" : "036-001963203", "text" : "Add MS 62743-62748: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXVII-XXXII. Stage works. Six volumes." },{ "id" : "040-001963234", "parent" : "037-001963233", "text" : "Add MS 62743: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXVII. 'Polyphemus', pastoral mime for puppet theatre, scenario by Robert Nichols (d. 1944); n.d. Full score.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "038-001963235", "parent" : "037-001963233", "text" : "Add MS 62744-62746: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXVIII-XXX. 'Fantasy Fair', opera in three acts, libretto by Randall Swingler; 1949-1950. Full score,…" },{ "id" : "040-001963236", "parent" : "038-001963235", "text" : "Add MS 62744: Vol. XXVIII (ff. iii+189). Act I." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963237", "parent" : "038-001963235", "text" : "Add MS 62745 A-B: Vol. XXIX (ff. i+92; 5). Act II." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963238", "parent" : "038-001963235", "text" : "Add MS 62746: Vol. XXX. Act III (ff. 74)." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "038-001963239", "parent" : "037-001963233", "text" : "Add MS 62747-62748: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXI, XXXII. 'Fantasy Fair'. Vocal score. Acts II and III only. Two volumes. Binding of cloth and…" },{ "id" : "040-001963240", "parent" : "038-001963239", "text" : "Add MS 62747: Vol. XXXI (ff. i+86). Act II." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963241", "parent" : "038-001963239", "text" : "Add MS 62748: Vol. XXXII (ff. 89). Act III." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "037-001963242", "parent" : "036-001963203", "text" : "Add MS 62749-62752: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vols. XXXIII-XXXVI. Vocal works; [1935]-1952. Four volumes." },{ "id" : "040-001963243", "parent" : "037-001963242", "text" : "Add MS 62749: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXIII (ff. 13). 1. ff. 1-8. 'Swansong', five poems for soprano and orchestra (words by Robert Nichols);…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963244", "parent" : "037-001963242", "text" : "Add MS 62750: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXIV. 'Ballad for Freedom', for tenor, chorus, narrator and orchestra (words by Randall Swingler); 1941-1942.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963245", "parent" : "037-001963242", "text" : "Add MS 62751: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXV. 'Jet Pilot', cantata for baritone, chorus and orchestra (words by Randall Swingler); 1952. Ink full…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963246", "parent" : "037-001963242", "text" : "Add MS 62752: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXVI. 'Jet Pilot'. Pencil full score (ff. 1-26v) and sketches (ff. 27-62). ff. 62. 353 x 262mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "037-001963247", "parent" : "036-001963203", "text" : "Add MS 62753-62759: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vols. XXXVII-XLIII. Incidental and film music; 1943-1946, n.d. Seven volumes." },{ "id" : "040-001963248", "parent" : "037-001963247", "text" : "Add MS 62753: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXVII (ff. 76). 1. ff. 1-21. 'Fuente Avejuna' (Lope de Vega); 1943. 359 x 265mm. 2. ff. 22-47. 'The Tragedy of…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963249", "parent" : "037-001963247", "text" : "Add MS 62754: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXVIII (ff. 47). 'Romeo and Juliet'; 1945. 1. ff. 1-10v. Score for instrumental ensemble (trumpet, clarinet,…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963250", "parent" : "037-001963247", "text" : "Add MS 62755: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XXXIX. 'The Merchant of Venice'; 1946. ff. 48. Mostly 360 x 263mm. William Shakespeare, dramatist and poet:…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963251", "parent" : "037-001963247", "text" : "Add MS 62756: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XL (ff. 84). 1. ff. 1-37. Suite 'Atlantic', from music for the film A Harbour Goes to France; 1944. 360 x…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963252", "parent" : "037-001963247", "text" : "Add MS 62757: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLI. 'The Antwerp Story'; 1945. ff. 72. 365 x 270mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963253", "parent" : "037-001963247", "text" : "Add MS 62758: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLII. ff. 67. 365 x 275mm. 1. ff. 1-36v. 'Green Fields Beyond'; 1946. 2. ff. 37-67. 'Muscle Menders'; n.d." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963254", "parent" : "037-001963247", "text" : "Add MS 62759: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLIII. ff. 83. 360 x 265mm. 1. ff. 1-35. 'Marine Salvage'; n.d. 2. ff. 36-46. 'Gen'; n.d. 3. ff. 47-67. 'Le…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "037-001963255", "parent" : "036-001963203", "text" : "Add MS 62760-62762: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vols. XLIV-XLVI. Miscellaneous musical items; 1924-1925, n.d. Two volumes." },{ "id" : "040-001963256", "parent" : "037-001963255", "text" : "Add MS 62760: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLIV. ff. 65. 305 x 235mm. 1. ff. 1-57. Notebooks containing short pieces in various forms; 1924-1925. 2. ff.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963257", "parent" : "037-001963255", "text" : "Add MS 62761: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLV. Sketches and drafts, principally for Concerto for orchestra. ff. 118. 370 x 270; 270 x 340mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963258", "parent" : "037-001963255", "text" : "Add MS 62762: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLVI. Sketches and rough drafts for various works, including Symphonies nos. 2 and 4. ff. 145. Various sizes." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "036-001963259", "parent" : "032-001963202", "text" : "Add MS 62763-62768: B. CORRESPONDENCE" },{ "id" : "040-001963260", "parent" : "036-001963259", "text" : "Add MS 62763: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLVII (ff. i+289). Correspondence with Denis ApIvor, Max Butting, Arnold Cooke, Nancy Cunard, Sir Colin Davis,…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963261", "parent" : "036-001963259", "text" : "Add MS 62764: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. XLVIII (ff. 108). Correspondence with the American painter, Alton Pickens; 1949-1954. Partly typewritten, and…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "037-001963262", "parent" : "036-001963259", "text" : "Add MS 62765-62766: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vols. XLIX, L. General correspondence; 1924-1981, n.d. Partly typewritten and printed. Partly French and…" },{ "id" : "040-001963263", "parent" : "037-001963262", "text" : "Add MS 62765: Vol. XLIX (ff. 347). 1924-1952." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963264", "parent" : "037-001963262", "text" : "Add MS 62766: Vol. L (ff. 300). 1953-1981, n.d." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963265", "parent" : "036-001963259", "text" : "Add MS 62767: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LI (ff. 169). Correspondence and papers relating to the opera, 'Fantasy Fair', including (ff. 110-169) a copy…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963266", "parent" : "036-001963259", "text" : "Add MS 62768: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LII (ff. 131). Miscellaneous personal and legal papers; 1929-1949. Mostly typewritten and printed. 1. ff.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "036-001963267", "parent" : "032-001963202", "text" : "Add MS 62769-62774: C. LITERARY AND OTHER PAPERS." },{ "id" : "040-001963268", "parent" : "036-001963267", "text" : "Add MS 62769: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LIII. Autobiography, 'No Name'; n.d. ff. 262. 330 x 196mm." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963269", "parent" : "036-001963267", "text" : "Add MS 62770: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LIV. Autobiographical writings, 1964-[1965?], n.d. Mostly typewritten. ff. 323. Average size 330 x 205mm. 1.…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963270", "parent" : "036-001963267", "text" : "Add MS 62771: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LV (ff. 282). Writings about music, including 'You Call the Tune' (ff. 1-152, incomplete); 1946-1973. Mostly…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963271", "parent" : "036-001963267", "text" : "Add MS 62772: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LVI (ff. 107). Radio talks, essays, etc.; 1930-1966, n.d. Partly typewritten and printed." , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963272", "parent" : "036-001963267", "text" : "Add MS 62773 A: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LVII A. Newspaper cuttings relating to Darnton's work and to the Adolph Hallis Chamber Music Concerts;…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963273", "parent" : "036-001963267", "text" : "Add MS 62773 B: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LVII B (ff. 76). 1. ff. 1-12. Statements of accounts of the Adolph Hallis Chamber Music Concerts; 1938-1939,…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "040-001963274", "parent" : "036-001963267", "text" : "Add MS 62774: DARNTON COLLECTION. Vol. LVIII. Committee minutes of the Adolph Hallis Chamber Music Concerts; 1936-1953. ff. 79. Original notebook. 225…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} }]

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Add MS 62717-62762 : A. MUSIC MANUSCRIPTS
Add MS 62763-62768 : B. CORRESPONDENCE
Add MS 62769-62774 : C. LITERARY AND OTHER PAPERS.

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English

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Latin

Start Date:

1924

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1981

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1924-1981

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Darnton, Philip Christian, composer, 1905-1981