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Miscellaneous music

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MS. Mus. b. 35

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(fols. 1-7) Norman Demuth (1898-1968): 'Three poems by Stefan Zweig'. For voice and piano. Autograph, dated 1938. Dedicated to Erika Storm. Folio, 8 leaves.

(fols. 9-13) Trevor James Hold (1939-2004): 'Ecce puer'. Song for tenor and piano. Words by James Joyce. Autograph pencil sketch, 5 Jul 1981; full pencil draft, Wadenhoe, 5 Jul 1981; final ink score, Wadenhoe, Jul 1981. Folio, 5 leaves.

(fols. 14-15) Louis Lambillotte (1796-1855): 'Quid retribuam'. Sacred duet with piano accompaniment. Copy, c 1850? On fol. 15v is an anonymous keyboard waltz in another hand. Folio, 2 leaves.

(fols. 16-20) Sir George Thomas Smart (1776-1867): 'Hymn: Blessed are the dead. The words by Dr. Bowring'. For S. A. T. B. and keyboard. 2 copies, both autograph, dated Blackheath, 6 Oct 1843. Folio, 5 leaves.

(fols. 21-22) Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879): 'Lady, rise! sweet morn's awaking'. Part-song for S. A. T. B. and piano. Words by W. S. Passmore. Autograph with printer's marks, dated 1863. Folio, 2 leaves.

(fols. 23v-24v) Godfrey Sampson (1902-1949): Piano piece for Bruce Montgomery headed 'Bruce - sein Stück'. Autograph, c 1940? Folio, 2 leaves.

(fols. 25-34) Stuart Humphrey Ward (1923- ): autograph music, comprising: 1. (fols. 25-26v) 'Carol: I saw a fair maiden'. For S. A. T. B. 2. (fol. 27v) 'I sing of a maiden'. Carol for S. A. T. B. 3. (fols. 28-9v) 'Short mass'. For S. A. T. B. Kyrie, Sanctus and Agnus Dei only. Dedicated 'to the organist [Guy Mitchell] & choir of St. Michael & All Angels, Summertown, Oxford, Dec. 1952'. 4. (fols. 30-34v) 'Accompanied mass for 3 voices [S. T. B.], January 1954'. Folio, 11 leaves.

(fols. 36-38) Howard Ferguson (1908-1999): 'Cradle song'. Begins 'O my deir hert, young Jesus sweit'. For voice and piano. Words anon. Autograph, dated Sep 1926. Dedicated to J. M. (Toty) de Navarro. Folio, 2 leaves + one-page note by the composer.

(fols. 39-45) Howard Ferguson (1908-1999): 'Lovely Armoy'. Irish folksong set for S. A. T. B., 1954. Photocopy of autograph (original in the BBC Music Library). Folio, 7 leaves.

(fols. 46-51) Howard Ferguson (1908-1999): 'English suite for three recorders'. 1986 version of Five pipe pieces (1934-1935). Printer's copy for the Manchester, Forsyth, 1988 edition, consisting of the 1935 edition with alterations by the composer, mostly on pasted-in slips. Folio, 6 leaves.

(fols. 48-53) Percy Pitt (1869-1932): '2 études de concert, pour piano'. No. l, 'Appassionato', only. Autograph, n.d. Folio, 6 leaves.

Dates

  • Creation: 1843-1986

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English
  • Latin

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Mus. b. 35

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16602

Abstract

Miscellaneous music

Immediate Source of Acquisition

(fols. 1-7) Given through the Friends of the Bodleian by Sydney Blackmore, 1985.

(fols. 14-15) Owned by W. S. Tett, 1844 (inscription on first copy). Bought from Kenneth Mummery, cat. N. S. 53 (1981), item 1271.

(fols. 21-22) Bought from Kenneth Mummery, cat. N. S. 53 (1981), item 1272.

(fols. 23v-24v) Found amongst printed music belonging to Bruce Montgomery. Given in 1986.

(fols. 25-34) Given by St Michael and All Angels, Summertown, Oxford, 1985.

(fols. 36-38) Given by the composer, 1988.

(fols. 39-45) Given by the composer, 1989.

(fols. 46-51) Given by the composer, 1989.

(fols. 48-53) Bought from Kenneth Mummery, cat. N. S. 57 (1985), item 851.

Title
Miscellaneous music
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Hannah Jordan and Margaret Czepiel
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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