Op. 70, 'Elias'. First violin part of Part One, [1846]
Op. 70, 'Elias'. First violin part of Part One only of the original version as used at the first performance in Birmingham, 26 Aug 1846. Copyist's hand (including a little in the hand of Eduard Henschke on fol. 24), with annotations in red crayon by the composer.
Dates
- Creation: [1846]
Extent
28 Leaves
Language of Materials
- German
Shelfmark
MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn c. 94
Custodial History
Owned by Ewer & Co. (after 1867 Novello, Ewer & Co.).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought at the Phillips' sale, 14 June 1989 (Novello archive sale), lot 17, with the assistance of the Purchase Grant Fund, administered by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Dimensions
Upright folio.
Repository Details
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