William Sterndale Bennett, 'Romanza', op. 14 no. 2 for piano. Autograph manuscript of an abbreviated version
Single leaf containing an autograph manuscript of an abbreviated version of William Sterndale Bennett's 'Romanza', op. 14 no. 2, for piano, dated 'Leipzig, June 1837' (Williamson, Op. 14 A.2). The manuscript runs to only 48 bars so may have been a specially abbreviated version made by the composer for an album or as a souvenir for a friend, shortly before Bennett left Leipzig for England, towards the end of his first visit to that city in 1836-1837. The published version contains 96 bars.
Dates
- Creation: Jun 1837
Extent
1 leaf
Language of Materials
- English
- No linguistic content; Not applicable
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Mus. c. 836].
Shelfmark:
MS. Mus. c. 835
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24208
Abstract
William Sterndale Bennett, 'Romanza', op. 14 no. 2 for piano. Autograph manuscript of an abbreviated version.
Biographical / Historical
William Sterndale Bennett (1816–1875) was a composer, pianist, conductor and music educator. See Grove Music Online for further details.
Custodial History
Formerly owned (1919) by W.T. Freemantle.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, John Paul, 2 Jun 2025.
Bibliography
- Title
- Catalogue of William Sterndale Bennett, 'Romanza', op. 14 no. 2 for piano. Autograph manuscript of an abbreviated version
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Martin Holmes
- Date
- 2026
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
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