Autograph scores in ink and pencil, and parts (in the composer's and in a copyist's hands). Two works are dated (1936 and 1938); the rest would also appear to date from the 1930s.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1938, n.d.
Extent
0.75 Linear metres (5 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- French
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark, e.g. MS. Mus. c. 633, fols. 1-2]
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Mus. c. 633-636, d. 303
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 16059
Abstract
Scores and parts of works for orchestra by Bernard Coqueret, 1936-1938, n.d.
Biographical / Historical
Bernard Coqueret (1921-1947) was a French composer. At only 26 years of age, he had to his name the following compositions: Suite in D, Overture for an imaginary operetta, three Sonatas, a Rhapsody, a Spanish Suite, two Suites for string orchestra, many pieces for piano, violin or cello. He died in a plane crash on 1 February 1947.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Bernard Peyrotte (of Arioso, Paris), 2005.
Subject
- Title
- Orchestral compositions of Bernard Co1queret
- 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
Weston Library
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