Music to The wasps of Aristophanes / composed by R. Vaughan Williams ; the English translation by H.J. Edwards. Wasps. English & Greek
Composer:
Vaughan Williams, Ralph
Binder:
J.S. Wilson and Son,
Incidental music for soli, men's chorus, and orchestra.
With programme for the original performances at the New Theatre Cambridge, November 26-December 1, 1909, bound before the title page.
TItle page is cut and pasted from the published vocal score.
Holograph manuscript in ink. "Full score begun 6 p.m. Sept 16th finished 12.15 p,m. Nov. 12th 1909" -- p. 420.
The vocal line(s) and spoken text cues are cut from the published vocal score and pasted on to the music manuscript paper.
"Please return to 17 Cranmer Road, Cambridge" -- pencil note on title page.
Paper: 20 staves (298x210), no maker's name.
Accession number MU 4-1960
Former shelf number: 53.E.11-13.
Ancient Greek words, mostly with English translation.
Quarter brown morocco with cloth. Bound J.S. WIlson & Son, Cambridge
1 ms. score ([4], 420 p. in 3 v.) ;36 cm.
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Method of acquisition: Given (1960-08) by Vaughan Williams, Ursula
Production date: AD 1909
Accession number: MU.MS.694A-C
Primary reference Number: 253386
ALMA control 001: 995018793803606
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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