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Gerald Finzi: 'On parent knees', Jan 1935

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MS. Mus. c. 815

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'On parent knees'. Song for voice and piano. Words attributed to Sir William Jones, from The Persian. Music by Gerald Finzi. [Published posthumously in the cycle To a poet (Boosey & Hawkes, 1965)]

Reduced colour photocopy of an autograph manuscript. The original (now in private hands) was possibly presented to Rubbra by the composer to celebrate the birth of Rubbra's eldest son, Francis in 1935.

Dates

  • Creation: Jan 1935

Extent

2 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Mus. c. 815

Biographical / Historical

Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) was an English composer. For more information, see Grove Music Online.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original manuscript in private ownership.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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