Gerald Finzi: 'On parent knees', Jan 1935
'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.
Topical
Creator
Repository Details
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