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Add MS 60597
- Record Id:
- 040-001991535
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-001991529
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100000000393.0x0000e3
- LARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100176880395.0x000001
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 60597
- Title:
- Benjamin Britten: 'Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge', op. 10
- Scope & Content:
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Short score (in pencil) for string orchestra. Autograph music manuscript, with Britten's signature to title page (f. 1). The manuscript is not dated.
The theme is taken from the second of Bridge's Three Idylls for string quartet, Op. 6.
Dedication (f. 1v): 'To FB - himself / His integrity / His energy / His charm / His wit / His tradition / His enthusiasm / His vitality / His symapthy (understanding) / His reverence / His skill / Our affection'.
- 'Intro[duction]' (ff. 2, 3, 3v).
- 'Var[iation] I Lento' (ff. 4-4v).
- 'Var[iation] II March' (ff. 5-6).
- 'Var[iation] III Romance' (ff. 7-7v).
- 'Var[iation] IV Allegro brillante' (ff. 8-9v). 'Aria Italiana' written at the head of f. 8v.
- 'Var[iation] V Bourrée classique' (ff. 10-11v).
- 'Var[iation] VI Waltz' (ff. 12-14v).
- 'Var[iation] VII Moto Perpetuo' (ff. 15-16).
- 'Var[iation] VIII Funeral March' (ff. 17-18v).
- 'Var[iation] IX Chant' (ff. 19-19v).
- 'Fugue & Finale' (ff. 20-25v).
- 'Maestoso' (f. 26-26v, both struck-through).
First performance: 25 August 1937, Radio Hilversum, The Netherlands. First concert performance: 27 August 1937, Salzburg Festival.
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Project / Collection:
- Additional Manuscripts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-001991529
040-001991535 - Is part of:
- Add MS 60593-60626 : Britten Manuscripts: Musical compositions of Benjamin Britten
Add MS 60597 : Benjamin Britten: 'Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge', op. 10 - Hierarchy:
- 032-001991529[0004]/040-001991535
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Add MS 60593-60626
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 volume (26 folios)
- Digitised Content:
- http://access.bl.uk/item/viewer/ark:/81055/vdc_100176880395.0x000001 (digital images currently unavailable)
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- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1937
- End Date:
- 1937
- Date Range:
- [1937]
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
- Restrictions to access apply please consult British Library staff
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- Physical Characteristics:
- Folio dimensions: 365 x 270 mm.
- Information About Copies:
- Digitised copy available on British Library Digitised Manuscripts: http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Add_MS_60597
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)